MCQ
Milk of magnesia is used as:
- AAntichlor
- ✓Antacid
- CAntiseptic
- DFood preservative
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Answer
Correct option: B.
Antacid
Milk of magnesia consists of Magnesium hydroxide.
Antacid is a substance which neutralizes stomach acidity and used to relieve heatburn, indigestion.
So, we use bases like Magnesium hydroxide or Sodium Carbonate.
Antacid is a substance which neutralizes stomach acidity and used to relieve heatburn, indigestion.
So, we use bases like Magnesium hydroxide or Sodium Carbonate.
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