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Which of the following acids will you find in your stomach?

A

Hydrogen sulphate

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B

Hydrochloric acid

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C

Sulphuric acid

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D

Acetic acid

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Solution

The correct option is B
Hydrochloric acid

HCl breaks down proteins in your stomach to prepare them for digestion and kills bacteria that enter your stomach.

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