What is the oxidation number of $M g$ and $N$ in magnesium nitride?

M g = + 2; N = - 3

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M g = + 1; N = - 3

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M g = + 2; N = - 2

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Solution

The correct option is D $M g = + 2; N = - 3$
In magnesium nitride ( $M g_{3} N_{2}$ ), the oxidation number of Mg and N are $+ 2$ and $- 3$ respectively.

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