Multiple choice

Sorel's cement is formed by

  1. MgCl2.5MgO.xH2O

  2. Mg(OH)2

  3. MgCO3

  4. CaSO4.1/2H2O

  5. None of these

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A Correct answer
Explanation

When the saturated solution of magnesium chloride is made to react with magnesium oxide, the resulting paste is a hard marble like mass forming MgCl2.5MgO.xH2O. Hence, this option is correct.