In the reaction(3Mg + N\_{2} \rightarrow Mg\_{3}N\_{2}). | CHEMISTRY - REDOX REACTIONS IN TERMS OF ELECTRON TRANSFER REACTIONS | SolveeIt | Solveeit

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Question

In the reaction $3Mg + N_{2} \rightarrow Mg_{3}N_{2}$ .

A

Magnesium is reduced

B

Magnesium is oxidized

C

Nitrogen is oxidized

D

None of these

Answer

Magnesium is oxidized

Explanation

Solution

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.