Let the
trivalent metal be M3+
Equivalent
mass = mass of the metal / valance factor
9 g eq-1
= mass of the metal / 3 eq
Mass of the
metal = 27 g
Oxide formed
M2O3 ;
Mass of the
oxide = (2 x 27) + (3 x 16)
= 102 g
In the following reaction,
The major product obtained is