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Dow's process of extraction of `Mg` involves extraction of `Mg` from sea water. Sea water is concentrated in sun light and is then treated with skaked lime. Magnesium hydroxide is heated in a stream of `HCl` to give `MgCl_(2)` which is electrolysed to dischate `Mg`. the mixture is in the ratio `35% MgCl_(2) +50% NaCl + 15% CaCl_(2). NaCl_(2)` and `CaCl_(2)` are added to lower the fusion temperature and to increase the conductance.
`Mg^(2+) +Ca(OH)_(2) rarr Mg (OH)_(2) +Ca^(2+)`
`Mg(OH)_(2) + 2HCl rarr MgCl_(2) +2H_(2)O` (liquid)
Electrolysis of fused `MgCl_(2) overset("Anode")rarr 2Cl^(-) rarr 2_(-I)e^(@)`
`overset("Cathode")rarr Mg^(2+) +2_(-I)e^(@) rarr Mg`
Mg electrolysed is protected from atmospheric oxidation by a blanket of inert gases.
`Mg^(2+) + Ca(OH)_(2) rarr Mg(OH)_(2)darr +Ca^(2+)` This reaction indicates:

A

`Mg(OH)_(2)` is weaker base than `Ca(OH)_(2)`

B

Solubility product of `Mg(OH)_(2)` is less than that of `Ca(OH)_(2)`

C

Polarising power of `Mg^(2+)` is more than that of `Ca^(2+)` ion

D

Both (B) and (C)

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