The pair of elements that form both oxides and nitrides, when burnt in air are

The pair of elements that form both oxides and nitrides, when burnt in air are
  1. Na,Mg
  2. Na,Be
  3. Mg,Ca
  4. Be,Mn

Solution

Reaction of magnesium or calcium with oxygen gives magnesium oxide or calcium oxide.

2Mg+O2From air2MgO

Reaction of magnesium or calcium with nitrogen gives Mg3N2 or Ca3N2. The chemical reaction  is as follows.
3Mg+N2From airMg3N2

Hence, metal are magnesium and calcium.

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2022 (04 Jul Shift 2)

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