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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 517

Q517

The acid which is secreted by the glands in the stomach wall is

A.
Sulphuric acid
B.
Hydrochloric acid
Answer
C.
Nitric acid
D.
Phosphoric acid

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Our stomachs have special glands in their walls.
These glands produce an acid to help us digest food.
The acid is not Sulphuric acid, Nitric acid, or Phosphoric acid.
The correct answer is Hydrochloric acid.
Hydrochloric acid is a strong acid that helps break down food in the stomach.