64. What is 'milk of magnesia' chemically? A.Magnesium carbonate B.Sodium bicarbonate C.Calcium hydroxide D.Magnesium hydroxide
Answer: Option D Solution: Magnesium hydroxide is the inorganic compound with the chemical formula Mg(OH)₂. It occurs in nature as the mineral brucite. It is a white solid with low solubility in water. Magnesium hydroxide is a common component of antacids, such as milk of magnesia, as well as laxatives.
