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Epsom salt is...

Epsom salt is

A

`CaSO_(4).2H_(2)O`

B

`BaSO_(4).2H_(2)O`

C

`MgSO_(4).2H_(2)O`

D

`MgSO_(4).7H_(2)O`

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The correct Answer is:
D
Epsom salt is a trade name of magnesium sulphate having formula `MgSO_(4).7H_(2)O`
It is used as medication to prevent low blood magnesium and seizures in women, severe asthma, constipation and barium poisoning.
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