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The simplest formula of a compound containing 50% of element X (at. mass 10) and 50% of element Y (at. mass 20) is :

A

`XY`

B

`X_(2)Y`

C

`XY_(2)`

D

`X_(2)Y_(3)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`X : 50%` `Y : 50%`
`X : Y = 5: 2.5 = 2 : 1,` hence `X_(2) Y`
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