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Identify the incorrect formulae among the following : (A) `CaO_(2)` (B) `Na_(2)O`
(C ) `Mg_(3)S_(2)` (D) `Mg_(2)O`

A

A,B,D

B

A,C,D

C

C,D,E

D

B,C,D

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To identify the incorrect formulae among the given options, we will analyze each formula based on the known oxidation states of the elements involved. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Analyze Option (A): `CaO2`** - Calcium (Ca) typically has an oxidation state of +2. - Oxygen (O) typically has an oxidation state of -2. - For `CaO`, the formula would be balanced as Ca^2+ and O^2-. - However, `CaO2` suggests that there are two oxygen atoms for one calcium atom, which would imply an oxidation state of -1 for oxygen (not typical). - Therefore, `CaO2` is incorrect. 2. **Analyze Option (B): `Na2O`** - Sodium (Na) typically has an oxidation state of +1. - Oxygen (O) typically has an oxidation state of -2. - For `Na2O`, we have 2 Na^+ (total +2) and 1 O^2- (total -2), which balances correctly. - Therefore, `Na2O` is correct. 3. **Analyze Option (C): `Mg3S2`** - Magnesium (Mg) typically has an oxidation state of +2. - Sulfur (S) typically has an oxidation state of -2. - For `Mg3S2`, we have 3 Mg^2+ (total +6) and 2 S^2- (total -4), which does not balance correctly. - The correct formula should be `MgS` (one magnesium for one sulfur) or `Mg2S` (two magnesium for one sulfur). - Therefore, `Mg3S2` is incorrect. 4. **Analyze Option (D): `Mg2O`** - Magnesium (Mg) has an oxidation state of +2. - Oxygen (O) has an oxidation state of -2. - For `Mg2O`, we have 2 Mg^2+ (total +4) and 1 O^2- (total -2), which does not balance correctly. - The correct formula should be `MgO` (one magnesium for one oxygen). - Therefore, `Mg2O` is incorrect. ### Conclusion: The incorrect formulae among the options provided are: - (A) `CaO2` - (C) `Mg3S2` - (D) `Mg2O` ### Final Answer: The incorrect formulae are (A), (C), and (D). ---

To identify the incorrect formulae among the given options, we will analyze each formula based on the known oxidation states of the elements involved. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Analyze Option (A): `CaO2`** - Calcium (Ca) typically has an oxidation state of +2. - Oxygen (O) typically has an oxidation state of -2. - For `CaO`, the formula would be balanced as Ca^2+ and O^2-. ...
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