NTA Abhyas 2020
- Exam
- NTA Abhyas
- Year
- 2020
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- Environmental Chemistry
NTA Abhyas 2020 · Chemistry · Environmental Chemistry
Which of the following compounds is not an antacid?
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.