Some Basic Concepts Of Chemistry Question 52

Question: Choose the incorrect formula out of the four compounds for an element X below:

Options:

A) $ X _2O _3 $

B) $ X _2Cl _3 $

C) $ X _2{{(SO _4)}_3} $

D) $ XPO _4 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

[b] $ X _2O _3\Rightarrow {X^{3+}}{O^{2-}} $

$ X _2Cl _3\Rightarrow {X^{3+}}C{l^{2-}} $

$ X _2{{(SO _4)}_3}\Rightarrow {X^{3+}}SO _4^{2-} $

$ XPO _4\Rightarrow {X^{3+}}PO _4^{3-} $ Because $ C{l^{2-}} $ does not exist. So, $ X _2Cl _3 $ is incorrect. The correct formula should be $ XCl _3. $



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