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Total number of electrons present in 48g of  Mg2+ is: 

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a

24NA

b

12NA

c

2NA

d

20NA

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Mg atomic number is 12 and molar mass is 24g/mol. 

Therefore, Mg2+ ion has:

10 electrons 48 g Mg2+ = 48/24 = 2 mol     

Number of ions in 48g 

Mg2+ =2×NA

number of electrons  =2×NA×10=20NA

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