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Which of the following is a balanced equation for the reaction of magnesium with dilute sulfuric acid?
AMg + H2SO4 -> MgSO4 + H2
BMg + 2H2SO4 -> Mg(SO4)2 + 2H2
C2Mg + H2SO4 -> Mg2SO4 + H2
DMg + H2SO4 -> MgO + SO2 + H2
✓ Correct Answer: A — Mg + H2SO4 -> MgSO4 + H2
Magnesium (valency 2) reacts with sulfuric acid to form magnesium sulfate and hydrogen gas in a 1:1 ratio.
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