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JEE Main 2015Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry Question with Solution

JEE Main 2015 (11 Apr Online)

Question

An element X shows +3, oxidation state in its compounds. Out of the four compounds given below, choose the incorrect formula for the element X.

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Show full solutionCorrect option: D
Correct answer
DX2Cl3

Step-by-step explanation

Oxidation state of X is +3. The formula should be XCl3 and not X2Cl3.

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