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In the reaction 3Mg + N2 rarr Mg3N2...

In the reaction `3Mg + N_2 rarr Mg_3N_2`

A

Magnesium is reduced

B

Magnesium is oxidized

C

Nitrogen is oxidized

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
B
In the given reaction oxidation state of Mg is changing from 0 to +2 while in nitrogen it is changing from 0 to –3. So oxidation of Mg and reduction of nitrogen takes place.
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