Q34 / 125 · BITSAT 2018 · Chemistry

Valence electrons in the element A are 3 and that in element B are 6. Most probable compound formed from A and B is

  • A
    A2B
  • B
    AB2
  • C
    A6B3
  • Correct answer
    D
    A2B3

Solution

Valence electrons in A=3

Valence electron in B=6

Thus, A is electropositive and B is electronegative, A can lose three electrons and B can gain two electrons to attain stable configuration.

Hence, A exist as A3+ and B as B2-

∴ Compound formed is A2B3

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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