Question

If someone is suffering from the problem of acidity after overeating, which of the following would you suggest as remedy ?
Lemon juice, Vinegar, Baking soda solution Give reason for your choice.

Lakhmir Singh Chemistry Class 10

Answer 1

Hey!!!!

From the given options, we will choose Baking Soda as it is basic salt. This basic salt will neutralize the effect of the acidity and heal the person.

That's a chemistry answer from a commerce student

Hope this helps

Answer 2

Answer: Option (c) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Chemical formula of baking soda is $NaHCO_{3}$ and it is basic in nature.

Hence, when excess of acid is formed in the stomach then consumption of a solution of baking soda will help in the neutralization of excess of acid.

As a result, the person will get relief from from pain occurred due to acidity.

Whereas lemon juice is itself acidic in nature. Hence, it won't help in relieving the pain. Similarly, vinegar is also acidic in nature.

Thus, we can conclude that if someone is suffering from the problem of acidity after overeating we will suggest baking soda solution as remedy.