The equation Mg(NO3)2(aq) + 2KOH(aq) --> Mg(OH)2 (s) + 2KNO3 (aq) is an example of which type of reaction? A) decomposition B

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Yakvenalex [24]

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The equation Mg(NO3)2(aq) + 2KOH(aq) --> Mg(OH)2 (s) + 2KNO3 (aq) is an example of which type of reaction? A) decomposition B

) Acid/Base C) Precipitation

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damaskus [11] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-28T07:06:16+03:00

damaskus [11]2 years ago

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Answer:

C) Precipitation

Explanation:

Above reaction forms the precipitate of $Mg(OH)_2$ (Magnesium Hydroxide). Hence, it is Precipitation reaction. This reaction is also known as Double displacement reaction.