Complete and Balance the Equation for the Reaction That Occurs

question 86

Multiple Choice

Complete and balance the equation for the reaction that occurs when HCl(aq) and Mg(OH) ₂(aq) are mixed. This reaction occurs in your stomach if you take Milk of Magnesia^®.

• A)2HCl(aq)+ Mg(OH)₂(aq)→ MgCl₂(aq)+ 2H₂O(l)
• B)HCl(aq)+ Mg(OH)₂(aq)→ MgCl(aq)+ H₂O(l)
• C)2HCl(aq)+ Mg(OH)₂(aq)→ MgCl₂(aq)+ H₂(g)
• D)2HCl(aq)+ Mg(OH)₂(aq)→ MgCl₂(aq)+ H₂O(l)
• E)HCl(aq)+ Mg(OH)₂(aq)→ MgCl₂(aq)+ H₂O(l)

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