Question

Antacid are prescribed during acidity. Commercially available antacids consist of magnesium hydroxide [Mg(OH)2]. sugar and flavouring agents. The magnesium hydroxide act as base and form salt and water on reaction
nydrochloric acid of the stomach. The mass of salt and water formed is equal to the combined mass of
(a) Mg(OH)2 and HCI
(b) Mg (OH)2, flavouring agent and HCI
(c) Mg (OH)2, sugar and HCI
(d) Mg(OH)2, sugar, flavouring agent and HCI

Answer 1

Answer:

A Mg(OH)2 and Hcl

because neutralisation reaction involves only acid and base