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Chemistry in Everyday Life — Chemistry STD 12 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryChemistry in Everyday Life1 Mark
MCQ
The main function of an antacid is:
  • ✓
    To neutralize body acid.
  • B
    To neutralize body base.
  • C
    Both a and b
  • D
    None of these
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Answer

Correct option: A.
To neutralize body acid.
Antacid is a chemical substance which removes excess acid and raises the $pH$ to an appropriate level in stomach, preventing heatburn and upset stomach,

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