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2Mg(s) + O2(g) ? 2MgO (s) In the above reaction, identify the oxidising and reducing agents. Select one: a. Reducing agent: oxygen; Oxidising agent: magnesium oxide b. Reducing agent: magnesium oxide; Oxidising agent: oxygen c. Reducing agent: oxygen; Oxidising agent: magnesium d. Reducing agent: magnesium; Oxidising agent: oxygen. e. There is no reducing or oxidising agent in the above reaction.

          2Mg(s) + O2(g) ? 2MgO (s)
In the above reaction, identify the oxidising and reducing agents.
Select one:
a. Reducing agent: oxygen; Oxidising agent: magnesium oxide
b. Reducing agent: magnesium oxide; Oxidising agent: oxygen
c. Reducing agent: oxygen; Oxidising agent: magnesium
d. Reducing agent: magnesium; Oxidising agent: oxygen.
e. There is no reducing or oxidising agent in the above reaction.

2Mg(s) + O2(g) ? 2MgO (s)
In the above reaction, identify the oxidising and reducing agents.
Select one:
a. Reducing agent: oxygen; Oxidising agent: magnesium oxide
b. Reducing agent: magnesium oxide; Oxidising agent: oxygen
c. Reducing agent: oxygen; Oxidising agent: magnesium
d. Reducing agent: magnesium; Oxidising agent: oxygen.
e. There is no reducing or oxidising agent in the above reaction.

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

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01/15/2024

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Step 1: In the reaction, Mg is oxidized from 0 to +2 oxidation state, while O is reduced from 0 to -2 oxidation state. Show more…

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2Mg(s) + O2(g) → 2MgO (s) In the above reaction, identify the oxidising and reducing agents. Select one: a. Reducing agent: oxygen; Oxidising agent: magnesium oxide b. Reducing agent: magnesium oxide; Oxidising agent: oxygen c. Reducing agent: oxygen: Oxidising agent: magnesium d. Reducing agent: magnesium; Oxidising agent: oxygen. e. There is no reducing or oxidising agent in the above reaction.