One Form of Asbestos Called Chrysotile Is Considered to Be

Multiple Choice

One form of asbestos called chrysotile is considered to be a human carcinogen. Mass analysis reveals that it has the empirical formula Mg₃Si₂H₄O₉. If the molar mass is 554 g/mol, which molecular formula is correct?

A) MgSiO₄(OH) ₂
B) Mg₂Si₄O₈(OH) ₄
C) Mg₃Si₂O₅(OH) ₄
D) Mg₆Si₄O₁₀(OH) ₈
E) Mg₉Si₆O₁₅(OH) ₁₂