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What is the chemical formula for the nitrate formed by the...
What is the chemical formula for the nitrate formed by the dissolution of magnesium carbonate in dilute nitric acid?
Options
- AMg(NO3)2
- BMg(NO3)2·6H2O
- CMg(NO3)2·4H2O
- DMg(NO3)2·2H2O
Correct answer
C. Mg(NO3)2·4H2O
Step-by-step solution
When magnesium carbonate is dissolved in dilute nitric acid, it forms magnesium nitrate with four molecules of water.