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GK QUESTION#3521

What is the chemical name for ionic compound MgCl 2?

  1. ASodium iodide
  2. BManganese chloride
  3. CCesium fluoride
  4. DMagnesium chlorideCorrect answer
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D. Magnesium chloride

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MgCl₂ is magnesium chloride. Magnesium forms Mg²⁺ and chloride is Cl⁻, so two chloride ions balance one magnesium ion. Manganese is a different element, with symbol Mn.

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