Balance the following chemical equation
Mg + O₂ ​ → MgO

2Mg + O₂ ​ → 2MgO

Explanation:

atomic number of carbon is 6

electronic configuration of carbon is 1s²2s²2p²

orbital diagram of carbon is as shown here in the image.

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