Elements X and Y have electronic configurations 1s $^2$ 2s $^2$ 2p $^4$ and 1s $^2$ 2s $^2$ 2p $^2$ 3s $^6$ 3p $^1$ respectively. When they combine, the formula of the compound formed is?

X₂Y₃

Y₂X₃

Correct answer is D

$\frac{\text{Element X}}{1s^22s^21p^4}$

Valency of X is 2

$\frac{\text{Element Y}}{1s^22s^22p^63s^23P^1}$

valency of Y is 3

There is an exchange of valency when a compound is being formed. Hence, we have Y $_2$ X $_3$

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