Q.

A suspension of magnesium hydroxide in water is called ----- and is used as ----- in medicine.

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a

Milk of lime, Antiseptic 

b

Milk of magnesia, Antacid 

c

Beryllate, Antipyretic 

d

Magnesium, Analgesic

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Magnesium hydroxide, Mg(OH)2  when suspended in water, it forms milk of magnesia. Milk of magnesia is used as an antacid. Antacid is a substance that neutralizes acidity in the stomach giving relief from indigestion and chest burn.  

Therefore, option (B) is correct. 

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