Which one among the following is known as Milk of Magnesia ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Magnesium bicarbonate” option2=”Magnesium carbonate” option3=”Magnesium sulphate” option4=”Magnesium hydroxide” correct=”option4″]

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Milk of Magnesia is the common name for an aqueous suspension of magnesium hydroxide.

Magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)₂) is a slightly soluble base. When suspended in water, it forms a milky white liquid known as Milk of Magnesia. It is commonly used as an antacid to neutralize stomach acid and as a laxative.

Magnesium carbonate is also used as an antacid but is not called Milk of Magnesia. Magnesium sulphate (Epsom salt) is used as a laxative and for baths. Magnesium bicarbonate exists only in aqueous solution.

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