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A metallic oxide contains 60% of the met...

A metallic oxide contains 60% of the metal. The equivalent weight of the metal is

A

12

B

24

C

40

D

48

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A
Equivalent weight of a metal is the weight which combines with 8 g of oxygen. In 100 g of metal oxide, metal = 60 g, oxygen = 40 g Equivalent weight of metal `=(60)/(40 ) xx 8 =12`
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