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PTECH Pharmaceutics II (Industrial & Quality Control) QUESTION #5693
Question 1
Which of the following is a 'Chemical Incompatibility' resulting from an oxidation-reduction reaction?
  • Salicylic acid with Iron salts
  • Ascorbic acid in alkaline solution✔️
  • Calcium Gluconate with Sodium Bicarbonate
  • Magnesium Sulfate with Alcohol
Correct Answer Explanation
Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) is highly susceptible to oxidation, especially in alkaline conditions.