Multiple choice

Gastric juice is strongly acidic, pH ranging from 1 to 3.The acid present in gastric juice is

  1. oleum

  2. Sulphuric acid

  3. Sulphamic acid

  4. Hydrochloric acid

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Hydrochloric acid is a solution of hydrogen chloride (HCl) in water, that is a highly corrosive, strong mineral acid with many industrial uses. It is found naturally in gastric juice.