J.R. S. answered 05/30/21
Ph.D. University Professor with 10+ years Tutoring Experience
2HCl + Mg(OH)2 ==> 2H2O + MgCl2 ... balanced equation
moles HCl = 0.045 L x 4.8 mol/L = 0.216 moles
moles MgCl2 formed = 0.216 moles HCl x 1 mol MgCl2 / 2 mols HCl = 0.108 moles MgCl2
mass MgCl2 = 0.108 mols MgCl2 x 95.2 g MgCl2/ mol = 10. g MgCl2 formed (answer E)
J.R. S.
05/30/21