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Write the balanced equation for the reaction for the following statement:

Mg burns in presence of air.

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Mg(s)+O2(g)MgO2(s)
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2Mg(s)+2O(g)2MgO(s)
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2Mg(s)+O2(g)2MgO(s)
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Mg(s)+O2(g)MgO(s)
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Solution

The correct option is C 2Mg(s)+O2(g)2MgO(s)
When Mg burns with oxygen gas, it undergoes the process of oxidation and magnesium oxide is formed.
Balanced equation is:
2Mg(s)+O2(g)2MgO(s)

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