The valencies of magnesium and oxygen respectively are:

-2, -2

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-2, +2

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+2, -2

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2, 2

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Solution

The correct option is D
2, 2

Valency is the combining capacity of the elements. It will not have any sign. The valencies of magnesium and oxygen respectively are 2, 2.

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