Question:

The formula for calcium chlorite is

Updated On: Apr 17, 2024
  • $Ca(CIO_4 )_2$
  • $Ca(CIO_3 )_2$
  • $CaCIO_2$
  • $Ca(CIO_2 )_2$
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The Correct Option is D

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The formula of calcium chlorite is $Ca(CIO_2 )_2$.
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P-Block Elements

  • P block elements are those in which the last electron enters any of the three p-orbitals of their respective shells. Since a p-subshell has three degenerate p-orbitals each of which can accommodate two electrons, therefore in all there are six groups of p-block elements.
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