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Eamcet Chemistry
1st Year : Unit 1.2 (Basics & Concepts) - Emperical & Molecular Formula

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Q.

A phosphorus oxide has 43.6 % phosporus. The empirical formula of the compound is

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Correct choice: A

Explanation:

Ans : P          O
43.6/31 =1.4    100-43.6=56.4/16 =3.52
1.4/1.4=1       3.52/1.4= 5/2
Simple ratio is 1:5/2 =2:5
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