Question

What are the products formed when an aqueous solution of magnesium bicarbonate is boiled ?

• A. MgCO3, H2O, CO2
• B. Mg(HCO3)2, H2O
• C. Mg(OH)2, H2O
• D. Mg, CO2, H2O

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

MgCO3, H2O, CO2

Answer 2

MgHCO3 (aq) $\longrightarrow$MgCO3$\downarrow$+ CO2$\uparrow$+ H2O.