Question

Identify the metal halide which is most prone to form
hydrates most readily.
किस धातु हैलाइड की अत्यधिक शीघ्रता से हाइड्रेट बनाने की प्रवृत्ति
होती है?
1)MgCl2
2)Nacl
3)KCL
4)CaCl2​

Answer 1

Answer:

MgCl₂

Explanation:

Magnesium chloride is chemical compound.

It is the salt of magnesium metal with halogen.

It form hydrates more readily MgCl₂(H₂O)ₓ.

These hydrates are soluble in water.

These hydrates can be obtained from sea water.

These hydrates when subjected to temperature lose water.

Answer 2

MgCl2 is most prone to form hydrate most readily .  Hence , option (1) is the correct option .

• Mg is an alkaline earth metal .
• Halides of alkaline earth metals form hydrate very easily .
• They are hygroscopic in nature .
• They are used as water absorbing compounds .
• They behave as dehydrating agents .
• They can absorb moisture from air .