Antacids neutralize the hydrochloric acid in your stomach. What is the correct neutralization reaction of stomach acid with Milk of Magnesia  (Mg(OH)2)(Mg(OH)X2)

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Chapter3: Chemical Reactions
Section3.4: Acid-base Reactions
Problem 3.10PSP: Write a balanced equation for the reaction of hydroiodic acid, HI, with calcium hydroxide, Ca(OH)2....
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Antacids neutralize the hydrochloric acid in your stomach.

What is the correct neutralization reaction of stomach acid with Milk of Magnesia 

(Mg(OH)2)(Mg(OH)X2)

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    HCl+Mg(OH)2⟶H2O+MgCl2HCl+Mg(OH)X2⟶HX2O+MgClX2
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    2HCl+Mg(OH)2⟶2H2+O2+MgCl22HCl+Mg(OH)X2⟶2HX2+OX2+MgClX2
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    HCl+Mg(OH)2⟶HMg+ClOHHCl+Mg(OH)X2⟶HMg+ClOH
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    2HCl+Mg(OH)2⟶2H2O+MgCl22HCl+Mg(OH)X2⟶2HX2O+MgClX2
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    HCl+Mg(OH)2⟶HMg+2Cl(OH)2
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