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STATEMENT-1 : Magnesium can be prepared by the electrolysis of aq. MgCl2
STATEMENT-2 : The reduction potential of Mg2+ is much lower than that of H+.

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STATEMENT-1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is True; STATEMENT-2 is a correct explanation for STATEMENT-1
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STATEMENT-1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is True; STATEMENT-2 is NOT a correct explanation for STATEMENT-1
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STATEMENT-1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is False
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STATEMENT-1 is False, STATEMENT-2 is True
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The correct option is D STATEMENT-1 is False, STATEMENT-2 is True
Magnesium can not be prepared by the electrolysis of aq. MgCl2
as reduction potential of Mg2+ is much lower than that of H+ so on electrolysis of aq. MgCl2, H2 gas will be produced instead of Mg.

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