Question

Which of the following is the formula for vanadium (II) oxide? Question 11 options: A) VO2 B) VO C) V2O3 D) V2O5

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation

An oxide has the next formula:

`X_2O_x`

X = the element which forms the oxide with the oxygen atom (a metal or a nonmetal)

x = oxidation state of the X atom

O has an oxidation state = -2

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According to vanadium (II) oxide:

`V_2O_2\text{ }\Rightarrow\text{ VO}`

Answer: B) VO