Atoms of element X (with 2 electrons in the outer shell). combine with atoms of Y (with 7 electrons in the outer shell). Which of the following statements is FALSE? The compound formed?

  • A has formula XY
  • B is likely to be ionic
  • C contains X2+ ions
  • D contains Y- ions
jamb 1991chemistry

The correct answer is A. has formula XY

The compound formed by a mixture of X and Y will be \(XY_{2}\) not XY.

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