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‘Milk of Magnesia’ is a suspension of :
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- magnesium sulphate
- magnesium carbonate
- magnesium hydroxide
- magnesium chloride
- magnesium sulphate
Correct Option: C
Magnesium hydroxide is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Mg(OH)2. As a suspension in water, it is often called milk of magnesia because of its milk-like appearance. The solid mineral form of magnesium hydroxide is known as brucite. Magnesium hydroxide is a common component of antacids and laxatives; it interferes with the absorption of folic acid and iron. Magnesium hydroxide has low solubility in water, with a Ksp of 1.5×10–11; however all of the magnesium hydroxide that does dissolve dissociates.