Which of the following acid is present in our stomach?
A
Tartaric acid
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B
Sulphuric acid
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C
Hydrochloric acid
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D
Formic acid
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Solution
The correct option is C Hydrochloric acid Hydrochloric acid is the primary digestive acid and has several roles in digestion. It helps to ease the digestion process. Excess of hydrochloric acid increases acidity in our stomach which leads to indigestion. We can neutralise its effect by intake of antacids like milk of magnesia.