Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry Ques 661
Question: In the reaction $ 3Mg+N_2\to Mg_3N_2 $
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:
[b] 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.
