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Which of the following compounds is used as an ingredient in antacids?

Nitric acid

Sodium chloride

Copper sulphate

Sodium hydrogen carbonate

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Sodium hydrogen carbonate

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Sodium hydrogen carbonate (baking soda) as an antacid

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Compound: Sodium hydrogen carbonate ( $\text{NaHCO}_3$ )
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Common Name: Baking Soda
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Function: Neutralizes excess stomach acid

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Chemical Nature of Antacids

Antacids are mild alkaline substances designed to neutralize excess hydrochloric acid in gastric juice caused by acidity or indigestion.

Role of Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate

Sodium hydrogen carbonate ( $\text{NaHCO}_3$ , baking soda) is a mild, non-corrosive basic salt. Being alkaline, it reacts with excess $\text{HCl}$ in the stomach to neutralize it: $\text{NaHCO}_3 + \text{HCl} \rightarrow \text{NaCl} + \text{H}_2\text{O} + \text{CO}_2$

Sodium hydrogen carbonate provides rapid relief from acidity.

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Sodium hydrogen carbonate

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