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Question

Epsom salt on strong heating gives

A

$MgSO_{4} - 6H_{2}O$

B

$MgSO_{4}$

C

$MgO$

D

$MgO + SO_{3}$

Answer

$MgO + SO_{3}$

Explanation

Solution

$MgSO_{4} + 7H_{2}O\overset{\quad\quad}{\rightarrow}MgO + SO_{3} + 7H_{2}O$

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