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MgBr2 and MgI2 are soluble in acetone because of:

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a

their coordinate nature

b

their metallic nature

c

their covalent nature

d

their ionic nature

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

MgI2 and MgBr2 are ionic compounds.

Because Br and I are larger and have a higher solvation energy, these compounds are soluble in acetone but insoluble in water.

So MgI2 and MgBr2 are soluble in acetone due to their covalent nature

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