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MHT CET · Chemistry · s Block Elements

Which compound is used in medicine as barium meal for intestinal x-ray?

  1. A Barium chloride
  2. B Barium sulphate
  3. C Barium sulphide
  4. D Barium nitrate
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(B) Barium sulphate

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Barium tests are used to examine the digestive tract using a white powder called barium sulphate. This powder can be seen on x-rays.
For a barium swallow or barium meal, the barium sulphate powder is mixed with water (and sometimes flavouring) then swallowed. X-rays are taken as you swallow the mixture.