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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 - p -Block elements - ll

Choose the incorrect formula out of the four compounds for an element \(X\) below

  1. A \(X_2O_3\)
  2. B \(X_2Cl_3\)
  3. C \(X_2(SO_4)_3\)
  4. D \(XPO_4\)
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Correct Answer

(B) \(X_2Cl_3\)

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\(X_2O_3\Rightarrow X^{3+}O^{2-}\) \(X_2Cl_3\Rightarrow X^{3+}Cl^{2-}\) \(X_2(SO_4)_3\Rightarrow X^{3+}SO_4^{2-}\) \(XPO_4\Rightarrow X^{3+}PO_4^{3-}\) Because \(Cl^{2-}\) does not exist. So, \(X_2Cl_3\) is incorrect. The correct formula should be \(XCl_3\).