Answer : The correct option is, [tex]As_2O_5[/tex]
Explanation :
Diarsenic pentoxide having the formula, [tex]As_2O_5[/tex]. It is a covalent compound which is formed by the sharing of electrons between the two non-metals. The two non-metals are arsenic (As) and oxygen (O).
When the two arsenic atoms share their electrons to the five oxygen atoms to form [tex]As_2O_5[/tex] covalent compound.
The formula of covalent compound is given by :
- The less electronegative element is written first.
- The more electronegative element is written second.
- If the prefixes are written with the elements then the prefix number is written in the subscript of the respective elements.
Hence, the formula for diarsenic pentoxide is, [tex]As_2O_5[/tex]
