Question
Chemistry Question on GROUP 1 ELEMENTS
A solution of MgCl2 in water has pH
A
<7
B
7
C
7
D
14.2
Answer
<7
Explanation
Solution
A solution MgCl2 in water is acidic (pH < 7) due to hydrolysis. MgCl2+2H2O−>Mg(OH)2+2H++2Cf
A solution of MgCl2 in water has pH
<7
7
7
14.2
<7
A solution MgCl2 in water is acidic (pH < 7) due to hydrolysis. MgCl2+2H2O−>Mg(OH)2+2H++2Cf