Question

Assertion (A) : Sodium hydrogen carbonate is used as an ingredient in antacids
Reason (R): NaHCO3 is a mild non-corrosive basic salt.

please tell me the correct answer​

Answer 1

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the right explanation of (A)

• Sodium hydrogen carbonate is a basic salt in nature. Since, the stomach produces Hydrochloric acid, $NaHCO_{3}$ which is acidic in nature, it helps to neutralize acidity
• Acid + Base = Salt + Water
• Hence, since $NaHCO_{3}$ is a mild non-corrosive basic salt it can be used as an ingredient in the antacids.

Answer 2

Answer:

A

Explanation:

Both are true according to NCERT.

But i dont know how many ppl are saying B is the right answer