Which type of chemical mechanism is followed by an antacid?

rearrangement

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neutralization

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condensation

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none of these

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Solution

The correct option is B neutralization
Antacids are chemically bases, and they react with acids present in the stomach causing a neutralization reaction in which salt and water is produced as the products.

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