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Properties of Ionic Compound

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Magnesium oxide is soluble in water.

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The correct option is A True
Magnesium oxide react with water to form magnesium hydroxide.
Hydroxides are soluble in water.
$MgO + H_{2} O \to Mg {(OH)}_{2} magnesium oxide water Magnesium hydroxide$

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