Question on: JAMB Chemistry - 2020
A gaseous metallic chloride MCl consists of 20.22% of M by mass. The formula of the chloride is?
[ M = 27, Cl = 35.5]
A
MCl
B
MCl\(_2\)
C
MCl\(_3\)
D
M\(_2\)Cl\(_6\)
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Correct Option: C
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| Ā | M | Cl |
| % composition | 20.22 | 79.78 |
| Atomic mass | 27 | 35.5 |
| Mole ratio | 20.22 | 79.78 |
| Ā | 27 | 35.5 |
| Ā | 0.75 | 2.25 |
| Divided | 0.75 | 0.75 |
| Ā | 1 | 3 |
Which givesĀ formula of the Chloride = MCl\(_3\)
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