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Borax bead test of salt 
is performed, violet colour of the bead is obtained under oxidising flame. What is the oxidation state of the cation present in salt (M)?
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Magnesium give violet coloured bead in +2 oxidation state, i.e. it is present as 
.
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