Which statement best describes the oxidation numbers of the atoms found in magnesium chloride? a. magnesium has a 2- oxidation number and chlorine has a 1+ oxidation number. b. magnesium has a 2- oxidation number and chlorine has a 2+ oxidation number. c. magnesium has a 2+ oxidation number and chlorine has a 1- oxidation number. d. magnesium has a 1+ oxidation number and chlorine has a 1- oxidation number.

Answer- The correct choice of answer out of all would be option C.

Explanation

The given substance magnesium chloride made out of combination of chlorine and magnesium is a compound. Where magnesium has two positive ions and chlorine has two negative ions which trigger the reaction.

Hence the oxidation of the 2 positive ions of Magnesium takes place  and reduction of the Negative Ion chlorine has to offer attract and stabilize each other by forming the compound .

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