S Block Elements Question 175

Question: $ MgCl_2.6H_2O $ when heated gives

[CPMT 1997]

Options:

A) Magnesium oxychloride

B) Magnesium dichloride

C) Magnesium oxide

D) Magnesium chloride

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

$ MgCl_2.6H_2O\xrightarrow{heat}MgO+5H_2O+2HCl $