Lithium Metal Reacts with Nitrogen Gas to Form Lithium Nitride $\rarr$

Multiple Choice

Lithium metal reacts with nitrogen gas to form lithium nitride. Identify the balanced reaction that describes this process.

A) Li + N $\rarr$ LiN
B) Li + N₂ $\rarr$ LiN₂
C) 2Li + N₂ $\rarr$ Li₂N₂
D) 6Li + N₂ $\rarr$ 2Li₃N
E) 2Li + N₂ $\rarr$ 2LiN