Atoms and Molecules · Class 9 · CBSE Science

Which of the following represents the correct chemical formula of aluminium sulphate?

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Which of the following represents the correct chemical formula of aluminium sulphate?

  1. A.AlSO4
  2. B.Al2(SO4)3Correct answer
  3. C.Al3(SO4)2
  4. D.Al2SO4

Solution

The valency of aluminium (AlAl) is +3+3 and the valency of the sulphate ion (SO42−SO_4^{2-}) is −2-2. By criss-crossing the valencies, we get Al2(SO4)3Al_2(SO_4)_3.

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