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Which compound is used as an antacid in medicine: $N a H C O_{3}$ or $N a_{2} C O_{3}$ ?

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$N a H C O_{3}$ , Sodium hydrogencarbonate is used as an antacid in the medicines. It is because sodium hydrogencarbonate is mild basic in nature.

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