MEDIUMMCQ SINGLENEET ChemistryPhysical ChemistryMole _ Equivalent ConceptMolecular Formula

An  oxide of  metal  (M)  has  40%  by  mass of  oxygen. Metal M has atomic mass of 24. The empirical formula of the oxide is

A.M2O
B.M2O₃
C.MO✓ Correct
D.M3O₄
Explanation

Elements      %      Mole ratio    Simplest atomic ratio M            60%       60 2.5 24 2.5 1 2.5 O              40%       40 2.5 16 2.5 1 2.5 ∴The empirical formula is MO The correct option is (c)

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