acid is one of the major constituent of gastric juices.

Formic

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Hydrochloric

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Tartaric

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Sulphuric

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Solution

The correct option is B Hydrochloric
Our stomach contains gastric juices which has hydrochloric acid as main constituent. This acid helps in digestion of the food. Excess secretion of this acid causes indigestion.

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