A gaseous metallic chloride MCl consists of 20.22% of M by mass. The formula of the chloride is?
[ M = 27, Cl = 35.5]
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A.
MCl -
B.
MCl(_2) -
C.
MCl(_3) -
D.
M(_2)Cl(_6)
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
| M | Cl | |
| % composition | 20.22 | 79.78 |
| Atomic mass | 27 | 35.5 |
| Mole ratio | 20.22 | 79.78 |
| 27 | 35.5 | |
| 0.75 | 2.25 | |
| Divided | 0.75 | 0.75 |
| 1 | 3 |
The formula of the Chloride = MCl(_3)
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