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CHM 102 Group II Objective Question

Question

Magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)2) is prepared by the reaction of which two substances?
Options
A Magnesium oxide with water.
B Magnesium metal with water.
C Magnesium chloride with sodium hydroxide.
Correct Answer
D Magnesium sulfate with sodium carbonate.
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.

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