Which of the Following Statements Is Incorrect

question 142

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

• A)PH₃ has 3 times as many hydrogen atoms as phosphorus atoms.
• B)MgO has an equal number of magnesium ions and oxygen ions.
• C)BaBr₂ has half as many barium ions as bromide ions.
• D)N₂O₅ has 2.5 times as many nitrogen atoms as oxygen atoms.
• E)SF₄ has 4 times as many fluorine atoms as sulfur atoms.

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