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Which of the following is called milk of magnesia?

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Suspension of Mg(OH)2
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Solution of MgSO4
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Suspension of Mg
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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.

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