Magnesium(I) dimer
= Magnesium(I) dimer
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Magnesium(I) dimer refers to a molecular species composed of two magnesium atoms that are in a +1 oxidation state. Normally, magnesium (Mg) has a +2 oxidation state in most of its compounds since it readily loses two electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration.