Q. Among K, Ca, Fe and Zn , the element which can form more than one binary compound with chlorine is

A) Fe
B) Zn
C) K
D) Ca
Explanation

(a)
A binary compounds is that compound which is formed by two different elements. Metals or elements which shows variable oxidation states can form more than one binary compound. In the given compounds Fe shows +2 and +3 oxidation states. So, it can form two binary compounds with chlorine as FeCl_{2} and FeCl_{3}.

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