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The formula for the sulphate of a metal is MSO4. What is the formula for the chloride of that metal?

It is given that sulphate of a metal is MSO4.

By applying criss cross method, we can know the valency of “M”:



Hence, the valency of “M” is +2


Now, formula for chloride of metal M:



Formula: MCl2


Thus, the formula for the chloride of metal is MCl2.

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