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Which of the following is true for magnesium?

A

It is more electropositive than sodium.

B

It si manufactured by electrolysis of aqueous magnesium chloride.

C

It is a strong reducing agent.

D

It resembles, in chemical properties, with its diagonally placed element Boron in III group of the periodic Table.

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The only true statement is 'Magnesium is a strong reducing agent'.
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