A compound contains $X,{\rm{ }}Y\,and\,Z$ atoms. The oxidation states of $X,{\rm{ }}Y\,and\,Z$ are $ + 2$, $ + 2$ and $ - 2$ respectively. The possible formula of the compound is

${Y_2}{\left( {X{Z_3}} \right)_2}$

${X_3}{\left( {{Y_4}Z} \right)_2}$

${X_3}{\left( {Y{Z_4}} \right)_3}$

NEET UG CHEMISTRY MCQ: CHEMICAL BONDING & MOLECULAR STRUCTURE

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A compound contains

X,\mathrm{ }Y\,and\,Z

atoms. The oxidation states of

X,\mathrm{ }Y\,and\,Z

are

+ 2

+ 2

and

- 2

respectively. The possible formula of the compound is

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Correct option: A

XY{Z_2}

Option A (

XY{Z_2}

) is correct because the sum of oxidation states in a neutral compound must be zero.