In the production of magnesium metal by the Dow process, the other immediate product of the electrolysis of the molten magnesium chloride is: A) H₂(g) B) HCl(g) C) Cl₂(g) D) MgO(s) E) Mg(OH)₂(s)

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In the Dow process, molten magnesium chloride is electrolyzed to produce magnesium metal and chlorine gas (Cl₂) as the other immediate product.

In the Production of Magnesium Metal by the Dow Process