Question

Which of the following acid aids in the digestion of food inside the stomach?

• A. $HCl$
• B. $HN{O}_3$
• C. $H_{2}S{O}_4$
• D. $H_{3}P{O}_4$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $HCl$

Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is released by the stomach during the process of digestion. It helps in digestion and destroys harmful microorganisms present in the food particles by creating an acidic environment.