Select the precipitate that forms when the following reactants are mixed. Mg(CH₃COO)₂(aq) + LiOH(aq) → A)LiCH ₃COO B)Li(CH ₃COO)₂ C)MgOH D)Mg(OH)₂ E)CH ₃OH

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The balanced chemical equation for the given reaction is Mg(CH3COO)2 + 2LiOH → Mg(OH)2 + 2LiCH3COO.
According to the balanced equation, Mg(OH)2 is the precipitate that forms. Therefore, the best choice is D, Mg(OH)2.

Select the Precipitate That Forms When the Following Reactants Are