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Which of the following  is a salt used as an antacid?

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a

Nitrous oxide

b

Aluminium hydroxide 

c

Copper sulphate

d

Potassium nitrate

answer is D.

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Aluminium hydroxide is an inorganic salt used as an antacid.

The hydrochloric acid present in gastric secretions is neutralised by this simple compound as it increases the pH, which might stop pepsin from working.

Antacids such as sodium bicarbonate and magnesium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide neutralize the excess stomach acid. 

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