Biomolecules and Chemistry in Everyday Life 2 Question 18
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21. Which of the following is not an antacid?
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3e0f7ab6f6a50373c3f2dbda6ca2533482a77bed (a) Aluminium hydroxide
(b) Cimetidine
(c) Phenelzine
(d) Ranitidine
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 21. (c)
Solution:
- Aluminium hydroxide $\mathrm{Al}(\mathrm{OH})_{3}$, cimetidine and ranitidine are antacids while phenelzine is not.
Cimetidine
Ranitidine
Phenelzine is a tranquilizer, not an antacid.
Phenelzine is used as antidepressant drug.
