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What is wrong with the following equation? Mg + O →MgO Identify the mistake and balance the equation.

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September 5, 2024

Answer

In this equation, oxygen should be in molecular form (O₂) as oxygen exists as bimolecular gas O₂.

2Mg + O₂→ 2MgO

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