Identify the acid which is present in our stomach.

Sulphuric acid

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Hydochloric acid

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Nitric acid

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Phosphoric acid

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Solution

The correct option is B
Hydochloric acid

The stomach produces gastric juice which contains HCl. The role of hydrochloric acid in the stomach is to break down foods and also kill germs present in the food.

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(a) acetic acid

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(d) sulphuric acid

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