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Atoms And Molecules

Question
CBSEENSC9005045

The formula of sulphuric acid is H2SO4 and the formula of metal chloride is MCl3. Write the formula of metal sulphate.

Solution

Valency of SO4–2 is –2 and that of metal is +3 [since it combines with 3 chloride ions (–1)].


Metal sulphate = M2(SO4)3.