MgSO4 on reaction with NH4OH and Na2HPO4 forms a white crystalline precipitate. What is its formula?
A
Mg(NH4)PO4
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B
Mg3(PO4)2
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C
Mg(OH)2
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D
MgSO4
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Solution
The correct option is AMg(NH4)PO4 MgSO4 on reaction with NH4OH and Na2HPO4 forms a white crystalline precipitate. The formula of precipitate is Mg(NH4)PO4 MgSO4+Na2HPO4+NH4OH→Mg(NH4)PO4+Na2SO4+H2O. Hence option A is correct.