A compound contains atoms of x , y and z elements. Oxidation numbers of x, y and z are +3,+5 and -2 respectively. Identify the possible formula of this compound?

Step-by-step solution

For a neutral compound, the sum of oxidation numbers must be zero. Given: oxidation number of x = +3 , y = +5 , and z = -2 . For XYZ ₂ , total charge is +3 + (+5) + 2(-2) = 4 , which is non-zero. For Y ₂( XZ ₃)₂ , the polyatomic ion XZ ₃ has charge +3 + 3(-2) = -3 . Total charge: 2(+5) + 2(-3) = 4 , non-zero. For X ₃( YZ ₄)₃ , the polyatomic ion YZ ₄ has charge +5 + 4(-2) = -3 . Total charge: 3(+3) + 3(-3) = 0 , confirming neutrality. For X ₃( Y ₄ Z )₂ , the polyatomic ion Y ₄ Z has charge 4(+5) + (-2) = +18 . Tota