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Element X has the electron configuration [Ne]3s^2, and element Y has the electron configuration [Ne]3s^23p^5. What is the empirical formula of the ionic compound most likely formed between X and Y? a)
X
Y
XY
X
Y
b)
X
2
Y
X_2Y
X
2
Y
c)
X
Y
2
XY_2
X
Y
2
d)
X
3
Y
2
X_3Y_2
X
3
Y
2
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