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A metal exists as an oxide with formula 
O. Metal 
can exist as 
and 
in its oxide 
. The percentage of 
in the oxide is, nearly
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
: The formula of metal oxide is 
or 
.
Let the number of 
ion 
Let the number of 
ions be 
then number of 
ions will be 
.
For electrical neutrality.
Positive charge on the compound
Negative charge on the compound
Number of 
ions 
of 
ions 
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