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GK QUESTION#3202

Which of the following is used as an antacid to neutralise stomach acidity?

  1. AIodoform
  2. BMorphine
  3. CChlorine
  4. DMagnesium HydroxideCorrect answer
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D. Magnesium Hydroxide

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Magnesium hydroxide, Mg(OH)₂, is the antacid among these options. It neutralises stomach acid: Mg(OH)₂ + 2HCl → MgCl₂ + 2H₂O. Iodoform, morphine and chlorine are not antacids.

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