Which chemical compound is composed of magnesium sulphur and oxygen and is commonly used in detox ba...........

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Which chemical compound is composed of magnesium, sulphur and oxygen and is commonly used in detox bath to relax

muscles and relieve pain in the shoulders, neck, back and scalp?

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SSC CHSL 2nd June 2022 Shift-2

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Epsom salt

Glauber's salt

Potash alum

Rock salt

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Explanation:

- Epsom salt (Option 1): This is the correct answer. Epsom salt consists of magnesium, sulfur, and oxygen, and is widely used in baths for muscle relaxation and pain relief. It is chemically known as magnesium sulfate.

- Glauber's salt (Option 2): This is sodium sulfate. It is not composed of magnesium and is used for different purposes like laxatives.

- Potash alum (Option 3): This is a double sulfate salt of potassium and aluminum. It is not related to magnesium and is used for water purification and as an astringent.

- Rock salt (Option 4): This is mainly sodium chloride, similar to table salt, and is not used for muscle relaxation in baths.