NEETChemistryChemistry in Everyday Life
Between sodium hydrogen carbonate and magnesium hydroxide which is a better antacid and why?
Options
- ASodium hydrogencarbonate is a better antacid because it is more readily available.
- BMagnesium hydroxide is a better antacid because being insoluble it does not allow the pH to increase above neu
- CBoth sodium hydrogen carbonate and magnesium hydroxide are equally effective antacids.
- DThe choice of a better antacid depends on individual preferences and sensitivities.
Correct answer
B. Magnesium hydroxide is a better antacid because being insoluble it does not allow the pH to increase above neu
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) Magnesium hydroxide is a better antacid because being insoluble it does not allow the pH to increase above neutral.