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Question
Magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)₂) is used for what specific purpose, as mentioned in the document?
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Page 7 states, 'Mg(OH)₂ is weakly basic, this is why it is used as an antacid in indigestion tablets 'milk of magnesia''.
Hint
Its weak basicity is key to its medical application.