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The pair of elements that form both oxides and nitrides, when burnt in air are
Chemistrys Block ElementsAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2022 (04 Jul Shift 2)
Options:
  • A Na,Mg
  • B Na,Be
  • C Mg,Ca
  • D Be,Mn
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Mg,Ca

Reaction of magnesium or calcium with oxygen gives magnesium oxide or calcium oxide.

2Mg+O2From air2MgO

Reaction of magnesium or calcium with nitrogen gives Mg3N2 or Ca3N2. The chemical reaction  is as follows.
3Mg+N2From airMg3N2

Hence, metal are magnesium and calcium.

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