Question:

$KCl$ $MgCl_2$ $6H_2O$ is a

Updated On: Jul 6, 2022
  • mixed salt
  • double salt
  • basic salt
  • complex salt
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

It is a double salt as it ionises in aqueous solution as $ {KCl.MgCl_2.6H_2O <=> K^+ +Mg^{2+} + 3Cl^- + 6H_2O}$
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Concepts Used:

Coordination Compounds

A coordination compound holds a central metal atom or ion surrounded by various oppositely charged ions or neutral molecules. These molecules or ions are re-bonded to the metal atom or ion by a coordinate bond.

Coordination entity:

A coordination entity composes of a central metal atom or ion bonded to a fixed number of ions or molecules.

Ligands:

A molecule, ion, or group which is bonded to the metal atom or ion in a complex or coordination compound by a coordinate bond is commonly called a ligand. It may be either neutral, positively, or negatively charged.