Select the correct answer. Which is the formula for magnesium nitride? A. Mg_(3)N_(2) B. MgN C. MgN_(2) D. Mg_(3)N E. MgN_(3)

The correct answer is A. .Magnesium nitride is a compound formed by the reaction of magnesium (Mg) with nitrogen (N). The formula for magnesium nitride is , which indicates that there are three magnesium atoms bonded to two nitrogen atoms.The other options are incorrect:B. MgN - This is not the correct formula for magnesium nitride. It represents a different compound, magnesium mononitride.C. - This is not the correct formula for magnesium nitride. It represents a different compound, magnesium dinitride.D. - This is not the correct formula for magnesium nitride. It represents a different compound, magnesium mononitride.E. - This is not the correct formula for magnesium nitride. It represents a different compound, magnesium trinitride.Therefore, the correct formula for magnesium nitride is .