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COMEDK · Chemistry · 32. Chemistry in Everyday Life

Which of the following is not an antacid?

  1. A Aluminium hydroxide
  2. B Cimetidine
  3. C Phenelzine
  4. D Ranitidine
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(C) Phenelzine

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Antacids are substances that neutralize excess stomach acid to relieve heartburn and indigestion. Common examples include aluminium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, cimetidine, and ranitidine. Cimetidine and ranitidine are H\(_{2}\)-receptor antagonists that reduce acid…
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