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Statement-1 :White precipitate of Mg(OH)...

Statement-1 :White precipitate of `Mg(OH)_(2)` is insoluble in excess of sodium hydroxide but readily soluble in solution of ammonium salts.
Statement-2 :`Mg(OH)_(2)` is very sparingly soluble in water.

A

STATEMENT-1 is true, STATEMENT-2 is true and STATEMENT-2 is correct explanation for STATEMENT-1

B

STATEMENT-1 is true, STATEMENT-2 is true and STATEMENT-2 is not correct explanation for STATEMENT-2

C

STATEMENT-1 is true, STATEMENT-2 is false

D

STATEMENT-1 is false, STATEMENT-2 is true

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The correct Answer is:
B
Statement-1: In presence of ammonium salts the reaction proceeds in backward direction forming ammonia gas.
Statement-2 :`Mg(OH)_(2) darr` is insoluble in water.
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