Purification And Characterisation Of Organic Compounds Question 56
Question: Which of the following is not an ore of magnesium
[CPMT 2004; DCE 2004]
Options:
A) Magnesite
B) Dolomite
C) Gypsum
D) Carnalite
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Gypsum $ (CaSO_4.2H_2O) $ is an ore of calcium.
Dolomite $ (CaCO_3.MgCO_3) $ , Magnesite $ (MgCO_3) $ and Carnalite $ (KCl.MgCl_2.6H_2O) $ are the ores of Magnesium.