An element M reacts with chlorine to form MCl₂,with oxygen to form MO,and with nitrogen to form M₃N₂.The most likely candidate for the element is A)Na B)Sr C)B D)Ge

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The element forms MCl2, MO, and MN2, indicating it has a +2 oxidation state in its compounds. Strontium (Sr) fits this description as it is a Group 2 element and typically forms +2 oxidation states in its compounds.

An Element M Reacts with Chlorine to Form MCl2,with Oxygen

An Element M Reacts with Chlorine to Form MCl₂,with Oxygen