HCl gas occurs in free state in :

volcanic gases

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gastric juices of mammals

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both A and B

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soil

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Solution

The correct option is C both A and B
$H C l$ occurs in free state as in both volcanic gases and gastric juices of mammals. It works as a digestive fluid in the stomach of mammals. It plays a key role in the digestion of proteins by activating digestive enzymes.
Gastric acid is produced by cells in the lining of the stomach.

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