NEETChemistrys Block Elements
What is the chemical formula for the nitrate formed by the dissolution of magnesium carbonate in dilute nitric acid?
Options
- AMg(NO 3 ) 2
- BMg(NO 3 ) 2 ·6H 2 O
- CMg(NO 3 ) 2 ·4H 2 O
- DMg(NO 3 ) 2 ·2H 2 O
Correct answer
C. Mg(NO 3 ) 2 ·4H 2 O
Step-by-step solution
When magnesium carbonate is dissolved in dilute nitric acid, it forms magnesium nitrate with four molecules of water.