How does magnesium hydroxide provide relief for indigestion?

Question

A. Magnesium hydroxide is an acid that neutralizes HCI in the stomach
B. Magnesium hydroxide produces magnesium chloride salt. which neutralizes HCI
C. Magnesium hydroxide is an acid that digests food in the stomach
D. Magnesium hydroxide reacts with HCI to produce a solution that is neutral

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

D. Magnesium hydroxide reacts with HCl to produce a solution that is neutral.

Magnesium hydroxide acts as an antacid by neutralizing stomach acid (hydrochloric acid, HCl), thereby providing relief from indigestion and heartburn.