Answer : The X and Y are, [tex]H_3PO_4[/tex] and [tex]Mg(OH)_2[/tex]
Explanation :
Acid-base reaction : It is a neutralization reaction in which an acid react with a base to give salt and water as a product.
When phosphoric acid react with the magnesium hydroxide base to give magnesium phosphate and water as a product.
The balanced acid-base reaction will be,
[tex]2H_3PO_4+3Mg(OH)_2\rightarrow Mg_3(PO_4)_3+6H_2O[/tex]
X = [tex]H_3PO_4[/tex] = phosphoric acid = Acid
Y = [tex]Mg(OH)_2[/tex] = magnesium hydroxide = Base
Hence, the X and Y are, [tex]H_3PO_4[/tex] and [tex]Mg(OH)_2[/tex]
