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Which compound is used as an antacid in medicine : NaHCO₃ or Na₂CO₃?

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NaHCO₃.
Sodium hydrogen carbonate (baking soda) is used as an antacid, to remove acidity in the stomach. As baking soda is alkaline, it reacts with excess acid and neutralises the acid.

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