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A solution of `MgCl_(2)` in water has pH

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lt7

B

gt7

C

7

D

14.2

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A solution `MgCl_2` in water is acidic (pHlt7) due to hydrolysis.
`MgCl_2+2H_2OtoMg(OH)_2+2H^(+)+2Cl^(-)`
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