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A piece of magnesium metal is heated in the presence of chlorine gas, and a reaction takes place. What compound will most likely

be produced?
A. Mg2C1
B. MgCl3
C. MgCl2
D. MgCI

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Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

magnesium + chlorine arrow magnesium chloride.

Mg(s) + Cl2(g) = MgCl2(s)

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