Sum of IID random variables and MGF of normal distribution

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The discussion centers on the convergence of the sum of independent and identically distributed (iid) random variables to the normal distribution. It is established that the mean of the sum, rather than the sum itself, converges to a normal distribution as the number of variables (N) approaches infinity. The moment generating function (MGF) of the sum raised to the Nth power does not converge to the MGF of the normal distribution, which is a critical distinction. The conversation highlights the necessity of specifying the type of convergence when discussing statistical limits.

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If the distribution of a sum of N iid random variables tends to the normal distribution as n tends to infinity, shouldn't the MGF of all random variables raised to the Nth power tend to the MGF of the normal distribution?

I tried to do this with the sum of bernouli variables and exponential variables and didn'treally get anywhere with either.

Does anyone know if this is even possible and where I can find the proof steps?
 
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Luna=Luna said:
If the distribution of a sum of N iid random variables tends to the normal distribution as n tends to infinity

You have to specify what type of convergence you're talking about when you say "tends". ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convergence_of_random_variables)

The sum of iid random variables doesn't converge (in distribution) to a normal distribution. It's the mean of the sum that converges to a normal distribution.
 

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