Question

When magnesium burns in air, compounds of magnesium formed are magnesium oxide and :

• A. Mg3N2
• B. MgCO3
• C. Mg(NO3)2
• D. Mg(NO2)2

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Mg3N2

Answer 2

3Mg + N2$\longrightarrow$ Mg3N2 ; 2Mg + O2$\longrightarrow$2MgO