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An alkaline earth metal, element M, reacts with oxygen. What is going to be the general formula for the compound formed?

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M2O
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MO
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MO2
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M2O3
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M3O2
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Solution

The correct option is A MO
An alkaline earth metal, element M, reacts with oxygen. The general formula for the compound formed will be MO. Both M and O are bivalent. The alkaline earth metal has +2 oxidation state and the oxide ion has -2 oxidation state.

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