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Why does magnesium from `Mg^(2+)` and not `Mg^(+)`?

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Magnesium (II) is insoluble in water

B

Commonly higher oxidation states are preferred by metals

C

Ionic radius of Mg(II) is smaller tha of Mg(I)

D

High hydration energy as well as high latice energy of divalent magnesium ion

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