On analysis,a certain compound was found to contain iodine and oxygen in the ratio of $254 \ g$ of iodine and $80 \ g$ of oxygen. The atomic mass of iodine is $127$ and that of oxygen is $16$. Which of the following is the formula of the compound?

  • A
    $IO$
  • B
    $I_2O$
  • C
    $I_5O_2$
  • D
    $I_2O_5$

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