Which of the following compounds is not an antacid?

Options

ARanitidine
BAluminium hydroxide
CCimetidine
DPhenelzine

Correct answer

D. Phenelzine

Step-by-step solution

Ranitidine, Cimetidine and metal hydroxides like aluminium hydroxide can be used as an antacid but not phenelzine. Phenelzine is not an antacid. It is an antidepressant. Antacids are a type of medication that can control the acid levels in the stomach.

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