Question : What is" milk of magnesia chemically
Option 1: Magnesium carbonate
Option 2: Sodium bicarbonate
Option 3: Calcium hydroxide
Option 4: Magnesium hydroxide
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17th Jan, 2024
Correct Answer: Magnesium hydroxide
Solution : The correct answer is magnesium hydroxide.
Milk of magnesia is the common name of magnesium hydroxide, which is chemically abbreviated as Mg(OH) 2. It is used in various purposes like- an antacid to relieve sour stomach, a laxative to relieve constipation, treatment of rectal bleeding, heartburn etc. It is white solid naturally occurring mineral.
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