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A person showing symptoms of acidity approached a doctor. The medicine prescribed by the doctor contained aluminium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, etc.,
a) Which chemical in the stomach is responsible for acidity?
b) What is the common name of this type of medicines?
c) Acidity was controlled upon taking the medicine. Explain the chemical reaction that took place here.

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a) Hydrochloric acid.
b) Antacids
c) The common factor of antacids is hydroxyl group. These react with hydrochloric acid in the body to neutralise it and decrease the acidity.
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