📝 Multiple Choice Question
General-science
The correct chemical formula of the compound Magnesium Hydroxide is:
A
MgOH
B
Mg(OH)3
C
Mg2OH
D
Mg(OH)2
Explanation
Magnesium is an alkaline earth metal that natively forms a +2 cation (Mg2+). To properly create a neutral ionic compound, it requires exactly two -1 hydroxide anions (OH-), resulting in the chemical formula Mg(OH)2, famously known as 'milk of magnesia.'
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