When a mineral was heated in a Bunsen flame to constant mass, a colourless gas that turned lime water milky was evolved. The remaining solid was cooled and then added to aqueous hydrochloric acid. Vigorous effervescence was seen.

What was the mineral?



A aragonite, CaCO3

B artinite, MgCO3.Mg(OH)2.3H2O

C barytocalcite, BaCO3.CaCO3

D dolomite, CaCO3.MgCO3

Respuesta :

The best and most correct answer among the choices provided by your question is the second choice or letter B.

The mineral indicated is an artinite, MgCO3.Mg(OH)2.3H2O

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