Question

. A small amount of magnesium was taken and heated in oxygen. The compound A formed was added to water. The resultant solution B was given to a patient who

Answer 1

Explanation:

When magnesium is heated in oxygen it forms magnesium oxide (MGO) and when magnesium oxide is added to water it forms magnesium hydroxide [MG(OH)2] which I given to patients having acidity as it is used as an antacid for giving relief to persons having acidity.Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of magnesia)