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Question
Magnesium ribbon on burning in air produces
Options
magnesium oxide, water and light
magnesium oxide and heat
magnesium oxide, heat and light
magnesium oxide, water and heat
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Solution
magnesium oxide, heat and light
Explanation:
Magnesium ribbon on burning in air produces magnesium oxide, heat and light, Magnesium ribbon is a very reactive metal.
\[\ce{Magnesium + \underset{(From air)}{Oxygen} ->[Combustion] Magnesium oxide + Heat + Light}\]
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