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The following reaction is an example of ________. Mg(OH)2 + 2HCl → MgCl2 + 2H2O

RRB Group D, 22-Aug-22 S-2 2022
✓ Answer: A neutralisation reaction
The reaction between magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)2) and hydrochloric acid (HCl) is a neutralisation reaction. In this reaction, an acid (HCl) reacts with a base (Mg(OH)2) to produce a salt (MgCl2) and water (H2O). This type of reaction is commonly seen in applications such as antacids and chemical processes.
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