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In a metal deficient oxide sample, MXY2O4 (M and Y are metals), M is present in both +2 and +3 oxidation states and Y is in +3 oxidation state. If the fraction of M2+ ions present in M is 13, the value of X is .
- 0.25
- 0.33
- 0.67
- 0.75
Answer
(4) 0.75
Solution
Use electrical neutrality of the formula unit.
Average charge on M = 13(+2) + 23(+3) = + 83
Total positive charge = X ( 83 ) + 2(+3); total negative charge = 4 2 = 8
8X3 + 6 = 8 X = 68 = 0.75
Answer: (D)
JEE Advanced 2024 Paper 2