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Let the oxidation number of Mg is x

x+2(-1)=0

x=+2

So, the oxidation number of Mg is +2.

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Magnesium is a divalent element; the ion is Mg2+.

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+2 oxidation state

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Mg has oxidation number of +2.

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x + 2(-2)=0

x - 4=0

x=4.

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