A Compound Was Isolated and Found to Contain 72

question 148

Multiple Choice

A compound was isolated and found to contain 72.2% magnesium and the rest nitrogen.What is the empirical formula of this compound?

• A) Mg₃N₂
• B) MgN₃
• C) MgN
• D) Mg₂N₃
• E) Mg₃N

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