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Consider the following information about element P and Q:
`{:(,"Period number","Group number"),(P,2,15),(Q,3,2):}`
the formula of the compound formed by P and Q element is:

A

`PQ`

B

`P_(3)Q_(2)`

C

`P_(2)Q_(3)`

D

`PQ_(2)`

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The correct Answer is:
C
P is trivalent non-metal Q is divalent metal hence formula of compound is `P_(2)Q_(3)`.
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