An Oxybromate Compound, NaBrO_x, Where X Is a Whole Number

question 8

Multiple Choice

An oxybromate compound, NaBrO_x, where x is a whole number, is analyzed and found to contain 52.95% Br by mass. What is x?

• A) 0
• B) 1
• C) 2
• D) 3
• E) 4

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