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Magnesium hydroxide Mg(OH)2 is used as:

A
fermenting agent
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flavouring agent
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C
antacid
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none of the above
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Solution

The correct option is C antacid
Magnesium hydroxide is used as an antacid that relieves indigestion and heartburn. It functions by neutralizing hydrochloric acid present in the stomach to form magnesium chloride and water. Hence option C is correct.

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