When hydrated $M g C l_{2} . 6 H_{2} O$ is strongly heated:

M g O

is formed

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M g (O H)_{2}

is formed

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M g (O H) C l

is formed

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Ahydrous

M g C l_{2}

is formed

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Solution

The correct option is A $M g O$ is formed
Magnesium hydrochloride is hygroscopic in nature and it loses its water molecules with the formation of magnesium oxide. When mixed with hydrated magnesium oxide, magnesium chloride forms a hard material called Sorel cement.

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