The Products of the Reaction of Phosphoric Acid, H₃PO₄(aq), and Solid

question 90

Multiple Choice

The products of the reaction of phosphoric acid, H₃PO₄(aq) , and solid magnesium hydroxide, Mg(OH) ₂(s) , are aqueous magnesium phosphate and water. What is the balanced equation for this reaction?

• A) H₃PO₄(aq) + Mg(OH)₂(s) → MgPO₄(aq) + H₂O(l)
• B) 2H₃PO₄(aq) + Mg(OH)₂(s) → Mg(PO₄)₂(aq) + 2H₂O(l)
• C) 3H₃PO₄(aq) + 2Mg(OH)₂(s) → Mg₂(PO₄)₃(aq) + 2H₂O(l)
• D) 2H₃PO₄(aq) + 3Mg(OH)₂(s) → Mg₃(PO₄)₂(aq) + 6H₂O(l)

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