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MHT CET · Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life

Which of the following is NOT an antacid?

  1. A \(\mathrm{Al}(\mathrm{OH})_{3}\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{Mg}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3}\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{NaHCO}_{3}\)
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(C) \(\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{CO}_{3}\)

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Na2CO3 is a type of alkaline and has a soapy taste. It cannot completely neutralize the effect of acidity. Sodium bicarbonate can be used in place of that.