What incorrect information is given by the formula MgOH2 instead of the correct formula, Mg (OH) 2?

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Harper Nichols

4 April, 16:05

What incorrect information is given by the formula MgOH2 instead of the correct formula, Mg (OH) 2?

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Mark Adams · Answer 1

The incorrect information given by the formula MgOH2 would be that the compound contains only 1 mg atom, 1 oxygen atom, and 2 hydrogen atoms. When you write it in an electron dot diagram, you will see that it is wrong there will be unshared electrons. The correct formula should be Mg (OH) 2.