MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Advanced ChemistryInorganic ChemistryMole conceptBasic stoichiometry, POAC, percent yield & limiting reagent

The simplest formula of a compound containing 50% by mass of element X (at. wt. 10) and 50% by mass of element Y (at. wt. 20) is ;

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Explanation

This question uses mole concept & stoichiometry. Relate mass, moles and number of particles using the mole concept and basic stoichiometry; doing the algebra gives the value listed in option B.

Mole concept & stoichiometry

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