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On analysis, a certain compound was found to contain iodine and oxygen in the ratio of 254:80. The formula of the compound is (At mass I = 127, O = 16)

A

IO

B

`I_(2)O`

C

`I_(5)O_(2)`

D

`I_(2)O_(5)`

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The correct Answer is:
D
I : O
254 : 80
Moles = 2 : 5 implies `I_(2)O_(5)`
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