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Question 17 • Chemistry

Which is the formula for diarsenic pentoxide?

Answer
A
2 As 5 cap o
B
Ar sub 2 cap o sub 5
C
As sub 2 cap o sub 5
D
As sub 5 cap o sub 2

Explanation

In the name diarsenic pentoxide, the prefix di- means 2 arsenic atoms, and pentoxide means 5 oxygen atoms. The element symbols are As for arsenic and O for oxygen, so the formula is As₂O₅. Choice C matches this formula.

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