Carbon has 4 valency and Oxygen has 2 Valency. When these both combine, they should form C2O4, but it forms CO2, why? - lo6klogg
From the formula of CO2, we can frame the valencies of carbon and oxygen. But, the valencies of Carbon and oxygen will differ when in Carbon Monoxide(CO). What is the reason ?
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The valency of carbon is 4 and that of oxygen is 2 . What is the molecular formula of carbon dioxide?
To write the formula of carbon monoxide, we have to criss cross the valencies of carbon and oxygen whicg gives us CO_2. wh
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