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lazyandcool

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7. Metal M forms a compound with the formula of M​
2O3. Which one of the following formula is correct?
A) MCl
3

B) MSO​
4

C) MOH​
D) M
2CO3
 

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M forms M2O3
Therefore M has a valency of 2+
Cl has a valency of 1-
so MCl3 is the only valid answer
 

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M forms M2O3
Therefore M has a valency of 2+
Cl has a valency of 1-
so MCl3 is the only valid answer
Don't you mean 3+ ?

O is 2-, so times 3 is 6-.
Therefore, if there are 2 Ms, M must be 3+.

And as Cl is 1-, M must be 3+.

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