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प्रश्न
One of the following is a medicine for indigestion. This is:
(a) sodium hydroxide
(b) manganese hydroxide
(c) magnesium hydroxide
(d) potassium hydroxide
उत्तर
Magnesium hydroxide
Magnesium hydroxide, which is a base, acts as an antacid. It neutralises excess acid present in the stomach and cures indigestion. Hence, it is used as a medicine.
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