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Write out and balance the chemical equation:

A solution of nickel (II) chloride reacts with a solution of potassium hydroxide
to produce solid nickel (II) hydroxide and a solution of potassium chloride.

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Step-by-step explanation:

NiCl2 + KOH = NiOH + KCl

since nickel is the primary element in nickel ii chloride, find the oxidation no of nickel in the compound and chlorine should have 2 as a subscription since the ii in the compound represents that nickel has an oxidation no of 2

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