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Explain why, sodium hydrogencarbonate is used as an antacid.

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Explain why, sodium hydrogencarbonate is used as an antacid.

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Sodium hydrogen carbonate (baking soda) is used as an antacid because it is alkaline and neutralises excess acid in the stomach, relieving indigestion.

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Chapter 2: Acids, Bases and Salts - Exercise 3 [Page 121]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry [English] Class 10
Chapter 2 Acids, Bases and Salts
Exercise 3 | Q 38. (c) | Page 121
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