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CO−23 and HCO−3 of sodium both produce precipitate with aq. MgCl2?

State whether the given statement is true or not.

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True
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False
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Solution

The correct option is B False
The given statement is false.
Magnesium carbonate MgCO3 is insoluble in water.
Magnesium bicarbonate Mg(HCO3)2 is soluble in water.
Mg(HCO3)2ΔMgCO3+H2O+CO2

Hence, only sodium carbonate produces precipitate with aq MgCl2.
Na2CO3+MgCl2MgCO3+2NaCl

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