Assertion :Metal hydroxides are bitter antacids than hydrogencarbonates. Reason: Being insoluble metal hydroxides do not increase the pH above neutrality.

Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion

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Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion

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Solution

The correct option is A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
Excessive hydrogencarbonates can make the stomach alkaline and even trigger the production of more acid.

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