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The simplest formula of a compound containing 50% of an element `X` (atomic weight 10) and 50% of element `Y` (atomic weight 20) is:

A

XY

B

`X_(2)Y`

C

`XY_(2)`

D

X_(2)Y_(3)

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The correct Answer is:
B
`X=50% and Y = 50 %`
`X: Y = 5 : 2.5 = 2: 1.` Hence, the simplest formula of
compound is `X_(2)Y`.
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