Is magnesium hydrogencarbonate commonly found in lab?

jadelamlam

1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
Hi,there is a question from my textbook:
Name FOUR substances commonly found in the laboratory to prepare magnesium sulphate by reacting with dilute sulphuric acid.


2. Relevant equations



3. The attempt at a solution
Here is my answer:
Mg(OH)2,MgO,MgCO3,Mg(HCO3)2
Here is the model answer:
Mg,Mg(OH)2,MgO,MgCO3

Mg(HCO3)2 react with H2SO4 to give MgSO4:
Mg(HCO3)2 (aq) + H2SO4 (aq) --> MgSO4 (aq) + CO2(g) + H2O(l)

Is it possible for me to write Mg(HCO3)2?If not,please explain briefly.
THX a lot.

Infinitum

Hi

Our lab has it, and I don't think its uncommon at all.

jadelamlam

HI :),
That means my answer is possible?

Infinitum

Yep.

sjb-2812

Can you show me a bottle of your magnesium bicarbonate? I was under the impression it was fairly unstable.

Borek

Apparenbtly it is stable enough to be offered for sale, google for its CAS number 2090-64-4.