Question

Antacids work to relieve stomach acids because of which of the following types of reactions?

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is Option B.

Explanation:

Decomposition is a type of chemical reaction in which larger compound breaks down into two or more smaller compounds.

$AB\rightarrow A+B$

Double displacement reactions is defined as the chemical reaction in which exchange of ions takes place.

$AB+CD\rightarrow AD+CB$

Synthesis reaction is a type of reaction in which two or more smaller compounds combines to form a single large compound.

$A+B\rightarrow AB$

Single displacement reaction is a type of reaction in which a more reactive metal displaces a less reactive metal from its chemical reaction.

$A+BC\rightarrow AC+B$

In stomach, an acid is present known as hydrochloric acid and to neutralize its effect, antacid is taken which has $CaCO_$ as a component.

The reaction between HCl and $CaCO_3$ is a type of neutralization reaction and it is a type of double displacement reaction.

The equation between the two follows:

$CaCO_3+HCl\rightarrow CaCl_2+H_2O+CO_2$

Hence, the correct answer is Option B.