MCQ
Most commonly used antacids are:
  • Weak bases
  • B
    Strong bases
  • C
    Weak acids
  • D
    Strong acids

Answer

Correct option: A.
Weak bases
Most commonly used antacids are weak bases.
Examples of antacid includes sodium bicarbonate, magnesium hydroxide, magnesium carbonate and aluminium hydroxide.
An antacid is the substance which neutralizes the acid and raise the $pH$ to an appropriate level in stomach.
They should not be caustic like strong bases.

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