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Which is carnalite________________?

Correct answer: C. KCI MgCl2 6H2O

  • A. KCI
  • B. NaCI
  • C. KCI MgCl2 6H2O
  • D. Na2CO3. 10H2O

Explanation

Carnallite is the hydrated double salt KCl.MgCl2.6H2O, formed naturally in evaporite deposits. It is not simple potassium chloride, sodium chloride or washing soda. The likely alternative is KCl because potassium chloride is part of the formula, but carnallite also contains magnesium chloride and six waters of crystallisation.

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