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The equation Mg(NO3)2(aq) + 2KOH(aq) --> Mg(OH)2 (s) + 2KNO3 (aq) is an example of which type of reaction? A) decomposition B) Acid/Base C) Precipitation

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C) Precipitation

Step-by-step explanation:

Above reaction forms the precipitate of
Mg(OH)_2(Magnesium Hydroxide). Hence, it is Precipitation reaction. This reaction is also known as Double displacement reaction.

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