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An oxide of a metal contains 40% oxygen, by weight. What is the equivalent weight of the metal ?

A

40

B

64

C

72

D

32

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The correct Answer is:
D
`O_(2)% = 20%`
Metal % = 80% , `E = (80)/(20) xx 8 = 32`
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