Chemistry 5070 · O Level · The characteristic properties of acids and bases

The characteristic properties of acids and bases — practice question

Which equation correctly represents the reaction of carbon dioxide with magnesium hydroxide?

  • A$\text{CO}_2 + \text{Mg(OH)}_2 \rightarrow \text{MgCO}_3 + \text{H}_2\text{O}$
  • B$\text{CO}_2 + 2\text{Mg(OH)}_2 \rightarrow 2\text{MgCO}_3 + 2\text{H}_2\text{O}$
  • C$2\text{CO}_2 + \text{Mg(OH)}_2 \rightarrow \text{MgCO}_3 + \text{H}_2\text{O}$
  • D$2\text{CO}_2 + \text{Mg(OH)}_2 \rightarrow 2\text{MgCO}_3 + \text{H}_2\text{O}$

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