NEETChemistryP Block ElementsMCQ+4 / −1
Among K, Ca, Fe and Zn, the element which can from more than one binary compound with chlorine is
- AFe
- BZn
- CK
- DCa
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Correct answer: A
A binary compound is one made of two different elements.
Metals which have variable oxidation number can form more than one type of binary compound like Fe shows the oxidation state +2 and +3. Hence it forms two types of binary compounds. e.g., FeCl2, FeCl3.
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