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The formula of magnesium chloride is

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a

MgCl28H2O

b

MgCl22H2O

c

MgCl24H2O

d

MgCl26H2O

answer is C.

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Chlorine has a charge of -1 while being willing to accept one electron. To complete magnesium's octate, however, two chlorine atoms are required to steal two of its electrons. The total charge is then reduced to zero. Consequently, MgCl2 is used as the chemical symbol for magnesium chloride. thise is correct ans C

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