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Download Solution PDFAntimony Potassium tartrate is commonly known as
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Option 1 : Tartar emetic
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Rationale:
- Antimony potassium tartrate is commonly known as tartar emetic.
- It has been historically used in medicine as an emetic and anthelmintic.
- Tartar emetic is a coordination compound of antimony with potassium and tartrate.
- Its chemical formula is K2Sb2(C4H2O6)2·3H2O.
Explanation of Other Options:
Epsom salt
- Rationale: Epsom salt is the common name for magnesium sulfate heptahydrate (MgSO4·7H2O), which is used as a bath salt and laxative.
Caustic soda
- Rationale: Caustic soda is the common name for sodium hydroxide (NaOH), a strong base used in various industrial processes.
Rochelle salt
- Rationale: Rochelle salt is the common name for potassium sodium tartrate (KNaC4H4O6·4H2O), used in baking powders and as a component in some piezoelectric devices.
Conclusion:
- Among the given options, Antimony potassium tartrate is commonly known as tartar emetic.
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