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Atoms of element X (with 2 electrons in the outer shell). combine with atoms of Y (with ...

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.

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