Antacid are prescribed during acidity. Commercially available antacids consist of magnesium hydroxide [Mg(OH)2], sugar and lavouring agents. The magnesium hydroxide act as base and form salt and water on reaction with hydrochloric acid of the stomach. The mass of salt and water formed is equal to the combined mass of
A. Mg (OH)2 and HCl
B. Mg (OH)2 lavouring agent and HCl
C. Mg (OH)2 sugar and HCl
D. Mg (OH)2 sugar, lavouring agent and HCl
