A magnesium ribbon is burnt in air to form a substance X. When X is dissolved in water, a new substance Y is formed. When Y is tested with red litmus paper, the colour of red litmus paper turns to blue. Then which of the following statements are true?

Substance Y is basic in nature

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Substance X is magnesium oxide

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Substance Y is magnesium oxide

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Substance Y is magnesium hydroxide

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Solution

The correct option is D Substance Y is magnesium hydroxide

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