Antacids are commonly used to get rid of acidity in the stomach A commonly used antacid is ........

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Antacids are commonly used to get rid of acidity in the stomach. A commonly used antacid is

sodium hydrogen phthalate

magnesium hydroxide

calcium hydroxide

manganese acetate

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Explanation:

magnesium hydroxide

Antacids react chemically with gastric acid to reduce the overall acidity of the stomach. Antacids do not directly decrease acid secretion. The most commonly used antacids are aluminum hydroxide (Al[OH]₃), magnesium hydroxide (Mg[OH]₂), and calcium carbonate (CaCO₃).