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A magnesium compound which is used as pu...

A magnesium compound which is used as purgative in medicine, is converted to MgO on strong heating.
(a) Identify the compound.
(b) Mention any other use of the compound.

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(a) The compound is .MgSO_4 .7 H_2 O.
(b) It ís used as a mordant in textile industries.
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