Which of the following is called milk of magnesia?
A
Suspension of Mg(OH)2
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B
Solution of MgSO4
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C
Suspension of Mg
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D
Solution of Mg(HCO3)2
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Solution
The correct option is A Suspension of Mg(OH)2 Magnesium hydroxide is the inorganic compound with the chemical formula Mg(OH)₂. It occurs in nature as the mineral brucite.
Milk of magnesia contains magnesium, which is a naturally occurring mineral. The human body requires magnesium to help many of its systems function properly, most notably the muscles and the nerves.