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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Nomenclature of Ionic Compounds

Question 4 • IA-Chemistry A Survey of Chemistry A

Magnesium sulfite

Answer
A
MgSO3
B
MgSO4
C
Mg2SO4

Explanation

Magnesium forms a Mg²⁺ ion, and sulfite is SO₃²⁻. Their charges cancel in a 1:1 ratio, giving MgSO₃. Therefore, the correct choice is MgSO₃.

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