Q74 / 180 · AIIMS 2018 (27 May) · Chemistry

Assertion : Cimetidine is an antacid. Reason : Antacid increases secretion of $\mathrm{HCl}$ from gastric cells.

  • A
    If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  • B
    If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  • Correct answer
    C
    If assertion is true but reason is false.
  • D
    If both assertion and reason are false.

Solution

Cimetidine is an antacid which suppresses the secretion of $\mathrm{HCl}$.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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