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प्रश्न
An analysis shows that FeO has a non-stoichiometric composition with formula Fe0.95O. Give reason.
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उत्तर
In FeO, Fe is present in both +2 and +3 oxidation state. Hence, FeO has a non-stoichiometric composition with the formula Fe0.95O
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