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Question
Magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)2) is prepared by the reaction of which two substances?
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Page 7 mentions: 'Magnesium hydroxide is prepared by reaction of magnesium chloride with sodium hydroxide MgCl2 + NaOHaq → Mg(OH)2 + 2NaCl'.
Hint
Recall the method of preparation for magnesium hydroxide mentioned in the text.