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प्रश्न
Write any two important uses of bases.
उत्तर
The two important uses of bases are as follows.
1. Sodium hydroxide is widely used in the manufacture of soaps and detergents.
2. Magnesium hydroxide is used as an antacid, which gives relief from excess acidity in the
stomach.
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