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Q. Magnesium form $ Mg^{2+} $ and not $Mg^+ $ because

The s-Block Elements

Solution:

Hydration energy for $ Mg^{2+} $ > Hydration energy for $ Mg^+ $, hence $ Mg $ forms dipositive ion