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.