The formula of the nitride of a metal X is XN, state the formula of its hydroxide.

Short Answer

The formula of nitride of metal X is XN.

Since valency of nitrogen is 3-.

∴ Valency of X is 3+.

The hydroxide of metal X:

`"X"^(3+) ["OH"]^-1` = = `"X"_1["OH"]_3 = "X[OH]"_3`

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