Mg + P → MgP
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
P0 + 2 e- → P-II (reduction)
Mg0 - 2 e- → MgII (oxidation)
P is an oxidizing agent, Mg is a reducing agent.
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
P0 + 2 e- → P-II (reduction)
Mg0 - 2 e- → MgII (oxidation)
P is an oxidizing agent, Mg is a reducing agent.