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

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Milk of lime, Antiseptic

Milk of magnesia, Antacid

Beryllate, Antipyretic

Magnesium, Analgesic

answer is B.

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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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