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Is magnesium chloride soluble in organic solvents?

Posted May 20, 2023

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No, magnesium chloride is insoluble in organic solvents.

Magnesium chloride (MgCl2) is an ionic compound. It dissolves easily in polar solvents such as water but is insoluble in non-polar organic solvents.

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