Question

What is the name of this compound - `MgBr_2`?

Answer 1

This is simply `"magnesium bromide"`

Explanation:

And we could represent its formation by the redox reaction....

`Mg(s) + Br_2(l) rarr MgBr_2`...

We formally have `Mg^(2+)` and `Br^-` ions...