Question

Name the new antacid which prevents formation of acid in the stomach.
A) Omeprazole
B) Pantoprazole
C) Hemoprazole
D) None of these

Answer 1

Hint: The major types of bases that are used to make antacid are the bases of the form of carbonates and hydroxides. They help to neutralize the acids generated in the stomach. As the reaction occurs in the stomach, the base should be weak and not strong.

Complete step by step answer:
-Acid reflux is the name given to the formation of acids in the stomach leading to acidity. They cause burning sensations in the stomach and may also lead to inflammations. Since they are acids, they can be neutralized by bases as the bases react with acids to form neutralization reactions.
-Neutralisation reactions release water and salt as byproducts and so are not harmful to our body in any form. So we use bases for the treatment. Such bases are called antacids. They counter the acids in the stomach.
-There are many bases available to us. The question which concerns us is what new antacid is used nowadays.
-Omeprazole is an antacid group that is used to resolve the acid reflux.
-It is also used to treat stomach ulcers.
-All antacids must be taken under doctor supervision.
So, the correct answer is “Option A”.

Note: Acids in the stomach have a pH of about 1 and so the pH of antacids is generally 10. This gives the pH of the final reaction to be nearly 7 which is considered to be neutral and is desired by us.