Manipal MET2012Chemistrys Block Elements
Which of the following is the formula of Sorel's cement?
Options
- AKCl MgCl ₂ 6 H ₂ O
- BMgCl ₂ 5 MgO x H ₂ O
- CCaSO ₄ 2 H ₂ O
- DMgCO ₃ CaCO ₃
Correct answer
B. MgCl ₂ 5 MgO x H ₂ O
Step-by-step solution
Mixture of MgCl ₂ and MgO is called Sorel's cement. It is MgCl ₂ 5 MgO x H ₂ O .