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16/11/2021 11:39 am
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In the reaction 3Mg + N2 → Mg3N2
(a) magnesium is reduced
(b) magnesium is oxidized
(c) nitrogen is oxidized
(d) None of these
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16/11/2021 11:41 am
Correct answer: (b) magnesium is oxidized
Explanation:
In the given reaction, oxidation state of Mg is changing from 0 to +2, while in nitrogen it is changing from 0 to -3. So oxidation of Mg and reduction of nitrogen takes place.