Which of the given equations correctly represents the neutralization of magnesium hydroxide by hydrochloric acid? #"a. "Mg(OH)_2(s)+2HCl(aq) rarr MgCl_2(aq) + 2H_2O(l)# #"b. "Mg(OH)_2(s)+2HCl(aq) rarr MgO(s) + 2H_2(g) + Cl_2(g)# #"c. "MgO(s)+2HCl(aq)#
Which of the given equations correctly represents the neutralization of magnesium hydroxide by hydrochloric acid?
#"a. "Mg(OH)_2(s)+2HCl(aq) rarr MgCl_2(aq) + 2H_2O(l)#
#"b. "Mg(OH)_2(s)+2HCl(aq) rarr MgO(s) + 2H_2(g) + Cl_2(g)#
#"c. "MgO(s)+2HCl(aq) rarr MgCl_2(aq) + H_2O(l)#
#"d. None of the above"#
Which of the given equations correctly represents the neutralization of magnesium hydroxide by hydrochloric acid?
1 Answer
Aug 18, 2016
Explanation:
We need a stoichiometric equation that represents the reaction between
Here,