Atoms of element X (with 2 electrons in the outer shell). combine with atoms of Y (with 7 electrons in the outer shell). Which of the following statements is FALSE? The compound formed?
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A.
has formula XY -
B.
is likely to be ionic -
C.
contains X2+ ions -
D.
contains Y– ions
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
The compound formed by a mixture of X and Y will be (XY_{2}) not XY.