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.