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Which compound is used as an antacid in medicine? NaHCO3 or Na2CO3

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Which compound is used as an antacid in medicine?

NaHCO3 or Na2CO3

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Solution

Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) is the compound used as an antacid in medicine. As baking soda is alkaline, it reacts with excess acid and neutralises the acid.

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Q 15.
Chapter 2: Acids, Bases and Salts - Exercise 3 [Page 120]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry [English] Class 10
Chapter 2 Acids, Bases and Salts
Exercise 3 | Q 15. | Page 120
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