Charge of brucite layer is

A. +ve

B. -ve

C. zero

D. None of the above

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Brucite is the mineral form of magnesium hydroxide. It is a common alteration product of periclase in marble, low-temperature hydrothermal vein mineral in metamorphosed limestones and chlorite schists.
Brucite is a double hydroxide layer and is positively charged.