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Which of the following is a component of milk of magnesia?(a) magnesium oxide(b) magnesium sulphate(c) magnesium hydroxide(d) magnesium chlorideThis question was posed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.Enquiry is from s-Block Elements topic in chapter s-Block Elements of Chemistry – Class 11 |
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Answer» CORRECT ANSWER is (c) magnesium hydroxide To elaborate: Suspension of magnesium Hydroxide in water is known as milk of magnesia and it is USED as an ANTACID in order to treat acidity. It works as a STRONG base while magnesium carbonate is an ingredient and toothpaste. |
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