From sea water magnesium is not extracted though it contains:
A
MgCl2
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B
MgF2
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C
MgSO4
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D
Mg(OH)2
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Solution
The correct option is AMgCl2 Sea water contains MgCl2. Process of extraction of Mg from sea water is known as Dow sea water. In this process slaked lime is use and Mg(OH)2 is extracted.