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)Li B)Mg C)Al D)Si

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The element M forms compounds with chlorine, oxygen, and nitrogen in the ratios that suggest it has a +2 oxidation state. Magnesium (Mg) typically forms MgCl2, MgO, and Mg3N2, which match the given formulas.

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

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