Question

Two substances, A and B were made to react to form a third substance, 

A₂B according to the following reaction 

2 A + B → A2 B 

Which of the following statements concerning this reaction are incorrect? 

(i) The product A₂B shows the properties of substances A and B 

(ii) The product will always have a fixed composition 

(iii) The product so formed cannot be classified as a compound 

(iv) The product so formed is an element 

(a) (i), (ii) and (iii), 

(b) (ii), (iii) and (iv) 

(c) (i), (iii) and (iv) 

(d) (ii), (iii) and (iv)

Answer 1

(c) (i), (iii) and (iv)