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The salt we use in our food is:

A
NaCl
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CaCl2
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KCl
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D
MgCl2
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Solution

The correct option is B NaCl
Sodium chloride(NaCl), also known as common salt is used in food. It is obtained by evaporation of sea water.
However other salts like MgCl2,CaCl2,KCl are used in replacement therapy and given when their amount in the body goes down.
Hence, the correct answer is option (A).

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