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If Someone is Suffering from the Problem of Acidity After Overeating, Which of the Following Would You Suggest as Remedy? Lemon Juice, Vinegar, Banking Soda Solution Give Reason for Your Choice. - Science

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If someone is suffering from the problem of acidity after overeating, which of the following would you suggest as remedy?
Lemon juice, Vinegar, Banking soda solution
Give reason for your choice.

Solution

Baking soda can be suggested as a remedy to the person suffering from acidity. Acidity is caused by the production hydrochloric acid in the stomach, and excess of acid causes pain and burning. Baking soda (NaHCO3) is basic in nature and it neutralizes the HCl produced in the stomach, bringing relief. 
NaHCO3 (s)+ HCl (aq) → NaCl (aq) + CO2 (g)+ H2O(l)

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Chapter 2: Acids, Bases and Salts - Exercise 1 [Page 68]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry (Science) [English] Class 10
Chapter 2 Acids, Bases and Salts
Exercise 1 | Q 45 | Page 68
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