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Identify the following pair of species is in its oxidized state. Mg/Mg2+

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Identify the following pair of species is in its oxidized state.

Mg/Mg2+

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Mg/Mg2+

Here, Mg loses two electrons to form Mg2+ ion.

\[\ce{Mg_{(s)}->Mg^2+_{ (aq)} + 2e-}\]

Hence, Mg/Mg2+ is an oxidized state.

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Chapter 6: Redox Reactions - Exercises [Page 92]

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Balbharati Chemistry [English] Standard 11 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 6 Redox Reactions
Exercises | Q 3. (E). ii. (a) | Page 92

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