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Between sodium hydrogen carbonate and magnesium hydroxide which is a better antacid and why?
ChemistryChemistry in Everyday LifeNEET
Options:
  • A Sodium hydrogencarbonate is a better antacid because it is more readily available.
  • B Magnesium hydroxide is a better antacid because being insoluble it does not allow the pH to increase above neutral.
  • C Both sodium hydrogen carbonate and magnesium hydroxide are equally effective antacids.
  • D The choice of a better antacid depends on individual preferences and sensitivities.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Magnesium hydroxide is a better antacid because being insoluble it does not allow the pH to increase above neutral.
Correct Option is : (B)
Magnesium hydroxide is a better antacid because being insoluble it does not allow the pH to increase above neutral.

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