RAJASTHAN ­ PET Rajasthan PET Solved Paper-2011

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    The pair whose both species are used in antiacid medicinal preparations is

    A)  \[NaHC{{O}_{3}}\]and \[Mg{{(OH)}_{2}}\]

    B)  \[N{{a}_{2}}C{{O}_{3}}\]and \[Ca{{(HC{{O}_{3}})}_{2}}\]

    C)  \[Ca{{(HC{{O}_{3}})}_{2}}\]and \[Mg{{(OH)}_{2}}\]

    D)  \[Ca{{(OH)}_{2}}\]and \[NaHC{{O}_{3}}\]

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     \[NaHC{{O}_{3}}\]is used as medicine to neutralize the  acidity  in  stomach.   Magnesium hydroxide is basic in nature and dissolves in acids forming corresponding salts. So, both are used in antiacid medicinal preparation.


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