Question Error Report

Thank you for reporting, we will resolve it shortly

Back to Question

Q. The name and formula of the compound of magnesium, chlorine and oxygen used as a drying agent is

The s-Block Elements

Solution:

Magnesium perchlorate (anhydrone) has strong affinity for water giving Mg(ClO4)26H2O. It loses whole of water when heated at 250°C and drying property is regenerated.