Antacids neutralize the excess acid produced in the stomach.
A. Only (I)
B. Only (II)
C. Only (III)
D. (III) and (IV)
Answer:C
Antacids neutralize the excess acid produced in the stomach.
A. Only (I) B. Only (II) C. Only (III) D. (III) and (IV)
Explanation: Antacids are bases which help in getting rid of the pain and irritation during indigestion by neutralizing the excess acid produced in the stomach. Milk of magnesia or magnesium hydroxide is a mild base that is used as an antacid.