Question

A magnesium ribbon is burnt in air. A student made the following observations:

i. Magnesium ribbon undergoes oxidation reaction.
ii. Magnesium reacts with air to form magnesium oxide.
iii. Magnesium ribbon undergoes decomposition reaction.

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A. (ii) and (iii)
• B. (i), (ii) and (iii)
• C. (i) and (ii)
• D. (i) and (iii)

Answer 1

The correct option is C

(i) and (ii)

The magnesium ribbon reacts with oxygen to form magnesium oxide. This is an example of oxidation reaction.