A compound was found having nitrogen and oxygen in the ratio 28 gm and 80 gm respectively. The formula of the compound is_________________?

Correct answer: B. N2O5

  • A. N2O4
  • B. N2O5
  • C. N2O3
  • D. None of these

Explanation

The masses correspond to 28/14 = 2 gram-atoms of nitrogen and 80/16 = 5 gram-atoms of oxygen. The simplest whole-number ratio is therefore N₂O₅.

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