BITSAT2014ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesActual
The valency shell of element A contains 3 electrons while the valency shell of element B contains 6 electrons. If A combines with B , the probable formula of the compound formed will be
Options
- AAB ₂
- BA₂ B
- CA ₂ ~B ₃
- DA ₃ ~B ₂
Correct answer
C. A ₂ ~B ₃
Step-by-step solution
The element A is ns ² p¹ and B is ns ² p⁴ . They can form compound of the type A ₂ ~B ₃