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COMEDK · Chemistry · 9. Redox Reactions

An inorganic salt comprises of atoms of elements \(\mathrm{A}, \mathrm{B}\) and \(\mathrm{C}\). If the oxidation numbers of A, B and \(\mathrm{C}\) are \(+3,+6\) and \(-\)2 respectively, what is the possible formula of the compound?

  1. A \(\mathrm{A}_3 \mathrm{B}_6 \mathrm{C}_2\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{A}_2\left(\mathrm{BC}_4\right)_3\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{A}_3\left(\mathrm{BC}_3\right)_4\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{A}_3(\mathrm{BC})_2\)
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(B) \(\mathrm{A}_2\left(\mathrm{BC}_4\right)_3\)

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Correct option is B.