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A compound contains atoms of three elements A,B and C. If the oxidation number of A is +2 , B is +5 and that of C is - 2 , then the possible formula of the compound is

A

`A_3(BC_4)_2`

B

`A_3(B_4C)_2`

C

`ABC_2`

D

`A_2(BC_3)_2`

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The correct Answer is:
A
Sum of oxidation states of all atoms must be equal to zero .
`A_(3)^(2+) (B^(+5) C_(4)^(-2) ) `
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