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Which of the following is the correct name for MgCI?

A. Magnesium chlorine

B. Magnesium dichlorine

C. Magnesium chloride

D. Magnesium dichloride

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Answer:

C - Magnesium Chloride

Step-by-step explanation:

The metal in a compounds name is always pronounced, and if the last element is a non-metal, the first half of the element is used and the last part is replaced with "ide"

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