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Which one of the following types of medicines is for treating indigestion ? 

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  1. Antibiotic

  2. Analgesic

  3. Antacid

  4. Antiseptic

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Indigestion can lead to a feeling of fullness, burping, heartburn (due to gastric acid reflux), etc. Thus an antacid can neutralize the effect of an excess of acid and hence it can be consumed for some relief from heartburn, indigestion, acidity, etc.

Antibiotics are taken in case of bacterial infections, Analgesic act as painkillers, Antiseptic is to prevent sepsis.
Hence, the correct answer is the option (C).

$CH _3COOH$ is a:

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  1. reducing agent

  2. dehydrating agent

  3. drying agent

  4. pickling agent

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Acetic acid is a food additive. It is added to adjust pH and acts as a pickling agent for vegetables.