Which of the following compounds would be a white, crystalline solid?
A
C3H8
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B
CO
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C
CuCl2
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D
Cr2O3
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E
MgO
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Solution
The correct option is EMgO Option E is the correct answer.
Magnesium Oxide is an ionic compound, formed by the transfer of electrons from one element to the other. Since it is an ionic compound, MgO is solid. It is also white and crystalline in nature.