Suppose the elements X and Y combine to form two compunds XY2 and X3Y2. when 0.1 mole of XY2 weighs 10g and 0.05mole of X3Y2 weighs 9g, the atomic weights of X and Y are
A
20, 30
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B
30, 20
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C
40 , 30
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D
60 , 40
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Solution
The correct option is C 40 , 30 For XY2: 0.1mole of XY2=10g ∴1mole of XY2=100g ⟹X+2Y=100…(i)
For X3Y2: 0.05mole of X3Y2=9g ∴1mole of X3Y2=180g ⟹3X+2Y=180…(ii)
On solving for X and Y, we get; X=40
and Y=30