What is 'milk of magnesia' chemically?

A. Magnesium carbonate

B. Sodium bicarbonate

C. Calcium hydroxide

D. Magnesium hydroxide

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

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.