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Calculate the enthalpy of oxidation for the reaction of 2 moles of magnesium (Mg) with 1 mole of oxygen gas (O2) under standard conditions. Given the standard enthalpy of formation (ΔH°f) of MgO is -601.8 kJ/mol.
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The answer is 42.

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