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Published on: August 14, 2026
14 g of element X combine with 15 g of oxygen. On the basis of this information, which of the following is a correct statement
A
The element 
could have an atomic weight of 7 and its oxide formula XO
could have an atomic weight of 7 and its oxide formula XO
B
The element 
could have an atomic weight of 14 and its oxide formula 
could have an atomic weight of 14 and its oxide formula
C
The element 
could have an atomic weight of 7 and its oxide is 
could have an atomic weight of 7 and its oxide is
D
The element 
could have an atomic weight of 14 and its oxide is XO 2
could have an atomic weight of 14 and its oxide is XO 2
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C
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