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Heating MgCl2.6H2O in the absence of HCl gives:

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MgCl2
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MgO
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Mg3N2
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Mg(OH)2
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Solution

The correct option is B MgO
On direct heating of MgCl2.6H2O in the absence of HCl, anhydrous MgCl2 is not obtained due to its hydrolysis but MgO is obtained.

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