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A certain compound contains magnesium, carbona dn Nitrogen in the mass ratio `12: 12:14`. The formula of the compound is

A

`MgCN`

B

`Mg_(2)CN`

C

`MgCN_(2)`

D

`Mg(CN)_(2)`

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The correct Answer is:
D
`("Wt")/("At.wt")="mo.of gram atoms"`
`Mg:C:N=(12)/(24):(12)/(12):(14)/(14)`
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