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प्रश्न
In the formation of magnesium chloride (by direct combination between magnesium and chlorine) name the substance that is oxidized and the substance that is reduced.
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In the formation of Magnesium chloride magnesium is oxidized as it is metal and chloride is reduced as it is non-metal.
\[\ce{Mg + Cl2 -> Mg^2+ + 2Cl-}\]
Oxidation: \[\ce{Mg -> Mg^2+ + 2e-}\]
Reduction: \[\ce{Cl2 + 2e- -> 2Cl-}\]
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