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Q A Magnesium ribbon is burnt in the air to give a white compound 'X' Accompanied by emission of light. if the burning ribbon is now placed in an atmosphere of nitrogen, it continues to burn and forms a compound' Y'. (a)write the chemical formula of 'X' and 'Y'. (b) write a balance chemical equation when 'X' is dissolved in water.

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