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An element X (2, 8, 2) combines separately with `SO_(4)^(2-),PO_(4)^(3-)` radicals.
(i) Write the formulae of the two compounds so formed.
(ii) To which group of the modern periodic table does the element X belong?
(iii) Will it form covalent or ionic compound ? Give reasons.

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(i) Formulae of these compounds are `XSO_(4),X_(3)(PO_(4))_(2)`.
(ii) It belongs to group `2^(nd)and3^(rd)` period.
(iii) It will form ionic compounds as it can lose two electrons to acquire stable electronic configuration.
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