S Block Elements Question 266

Question: Mixture of $ MgCl_2 $ and $ MgO $ is called

[DPMT 1984]

Options:

A) Double salt

B) Sorrel cement

C) Portland cement

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ MgCl_2.6H_2+5MgO+xH_2O\to $ $ \underset{\text{Magnesia cement or sorrel cement}}{\mathop{MgCl_2.5MgO.xH_2O}} $