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  1. What is 'milk of magnesia' chemically?

    2. A.

     Magnesium carbonate
    B.

     Sodium bicarbonate
    C.

     Calcium hydroxide
    D.

     Magnesium hydroxide

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    Answer : Option D

    Explanation :

    Magnesium hydroxide is the inorganic compound with the chemical formula Mg(OH)₂. It occurs in nature as the mineral brucite. It is a white solid with low solubility in water. Magnesium hydroxide is a common component of antacids, such as milk of magnesia, as well as laxatives.

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