Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry Ques 484

Question: In the reaction $ 3Mg+N_2\to Mg_3N_2 $ [MP PMT 1999]

Options:

A) Magnesium is reduced

B) Magnesium is oxidized

C) Nitrogen is oxidized

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

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.



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