The elements X, Y, and Z form these compounds:XCl 4 , XZ 2 , and YO. What formul

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The elements X, Y, and Z form these compounds:XCl4, XZ2, and YO. What formula would youpredict for the compound formed between Y and Z? Assume normaloxidation states for chlorine and oxygen. A) YZ B) YZ2 C) Y2Z D) YZ3 Please EXPLAIN youranswer. The elements X, Y, and Z form these compounds:XCl4, XZ2, and YO. What formula would youpredict for the compound formed between Y and Z? Assume normaloxidation states for chlorine and oxygen. A) YZ B) YZ2 C) Y2Z D) YZ3 Please EXPLAIN youranswer. Please EXPLAIN youranswer.

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From XCl4, you know that X forms a 4+ state (each of the four Clhas a -1 charge) From XZ2, you know that Z has a -2 state, since X has a 4+state From YO, you know that Y forms a +2 state, since O usually has a -2state So Y with +2 and Z with -2, forms YZ Answer is A)

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