(A) Milk of Magnesia is a suspension of magnesium hydroxide,$Mg(OH)_2$,in water.It acts as an antacid by neutralizing excess stomach acid $(HCl)$ thro

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(A) Milk of Magnesia is a suspension of magnesium hydroxide,$Mg(OH)_2$,in water.It acts as an antacid by neutralizing excess stomach acid $(HCl)$ through the reaction: $Mg(OH)_2 + 2HCl \rightarrow MgCl_2 + 2H_2O$.Therefore,the chemical composition of milk of magnesia is $Mg(OH)_2$.

Class 11 Chemistry s-Block Elements Alkaline earth metals

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The ‘milk of magnesia’ used as an antacid is chemically

A
$Mg(OH)_2$
B
$MgO$
C
$MgCl_2$
D
$MgO + MgCl_2$

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Match List-$I$ with List-$II$ for the compositions of substances and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
List-$I$ Substances List-$II$ Composition
$A$. Plaster of paris $i$. $CaSO_4.2H_2O$
$B$. Epsomite $ii$. $CaSO_4.\frac{1}{2}H_2O$
$C$. Kieserite $iii$. $MgSO_4.7H_2O$
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List-$I$ Substances	List-$II$ Composition
$A$. Plaster of paris	$i$. $CaSO_4.2H_2O$
$B$. Epsomite	$ii$. $CaSO_4.\frac{1}{2}H_2O$
$C$. Kieserite	$iii$. $MgSO_4.7H_2O$
$D$. Gypsum	$iv$. $MgSO_4.H_2O$
	$v$. $CaSO_4$