How mgcl formed by transfer of electrons.why does the solution of mgcl conduct electricity
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Magnesium has valency 2
And chlorine has Valency 1
so the Magnesium will give its 2 elctrons to two atoms of Chlorine.
And, will form MgCl₂ not MgCl
Cl⁻
Mg²⁺ ⇒ MgCl₂
Cl₋
This solution conducts electricty because MgCl₂ in liquid state has sufficient amount of free electrons.
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