Which one among the following is known as Milk of Magnesia?
Answer
The correct answer is D: Magnesium hydroxide. Milk of Magnesia is the common name for a suspension of magnesium hydroxide, Mg(OH)2, in water. It appears as a milky white liquid and is widely used as an antacid to neutralize excess stomach acid (HCl) and as a laxative.
A.Magnesium bicarbonate
B.Magnesium carbonate
C.Magnesium sulphate
D.Magnesium hydroxide✓ Correct
Explanation
Milk of Magnesia is the common name for a suspension of magnesium hydroxide, Mg(OH)2, in water. It appears as a milky white liquid and is widely used as an antacid to neutralize excess stomach acid (HCl) and as a laxative. Magnesium sulphate is known as Epsom salt, magnesium carbonate is used as a drying agent for athletes, and magnesium bicarbonate exists only in solution.
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