S Block Elements Question 6
Question: Magnesium burns in air to give
[CPMT 1988, 89; AFMC 1987]
Options:
A) $ MgO $
B) $ Mg_3N_2 $
C) $ MgCO_3 $
D) $ MgO $ and $ Mg_3N_2 $ both
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
$ 2Mg+O_2\to 2MgO $
$ 3Mg+N_2\to Mg_3N_2 $