S Block Elements Question 200
Question: $ MgCl_2.6H_2O $ . When heated gives
[MHCET 2003]
Options:
A) Magnesium oxide
B) Magnesium oxychloride
C) Magnesium dichloride
D) Magnesium chloride
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
We know that $ MgCl_2.6H_2O\xrightarrow{Heat}MgCl_2+6H_2O $ Thus in this reaction magnesium dichloride is produced.