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.