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Which of the following is the correct name for the compound MgBr2

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Magnesium and 2 broumim
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Answer : The correct name for the compound
MgBr_2 is, Magnesium bromide.

Explanation :

Ionic compound : It is defined as the compound which is formed when electron gets transferred from one atom to another atom.

Ionic compound are usually formed when a metal reacts with a non-metal.

The rules for naming the ionic compounds is given as :

  • The positive ion (cation) is named first.
  • The negative ion (anion) is named next.
  • The suffix is added at the end of the negative ion (anion). The suffix used is '-ide'.

Hence, the correct name for the compound
MgBr_2 is, Magnesium bromide.

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