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Chemistry Question on General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

Which of the following is not an ore of magnesium?

A

Carnallite

B

Magnesite

C

Dolomite

D

Gypsum

Answer

Gypsum

Explanation

Solution

Gypsum is an ore of calcium and not of magnesium. The structural formula of gypsum is CaSO42H2OCaSO_4\cdot2H_2O.