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Oxidation numbers of A, B, C are +2, +5 ...

Oxidation numbers of A, B, C are +2, +5 and -2 respectively. Possible formula of compound is

A

`A_(2)(BC)_(2)`

B

`A_(2)(BC_(4))_(3)`

C

`A_(3)(BC_(4))_(2)`

D

`ABC`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`A_(3)(BC_(4))_(2)`. The sum of oxidation no. of A, B & C in the compound should be zero as the molecule is neutral.
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