Elements X and Y have electronic configurations 1s 2 2s 2 2p 4 and 1s

CHEMISTRY
JAMB 2019

Elements X and Y have electronic configurations 1s 2 2s 2 2p 4 and 1s 2 2s 2 2p 6 3s 2 3p 1 respectively. When they combine, the formula of the compound formed is

  • A) XY
  • B) X2Y
  • C) Y2X3
  • D) X2Y3

Correct Answer: C) Y2X3



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