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Sorel's cement is...

Sorel's cement is

A

Portland cement +MgO

B

`MgCl_(2).CaSiO_(3).2H_(2)O`

C

`CaSiO_(3).MgCO_(3)`

D

`MgCl_(2).5MgO.xH_(2)O`

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D
Sorel's cement is , `MgCl_(2).5MgO .x H_(2)O`
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