Multiple choice

Which of the following statement is/are not correct about hydrochloric Acid (HCI)? I. Is a solution of hydrogen chloride (a colorless acidic gas) in water
II. Is corrosive strong multi basic forming only one series of salts the chlorides III. Is used for recovery of zinc from scrap iron IV. Cannot be used for the stomachs of animals of chlorine V. Is also produced in the stomachs of animals for the purpose of digestion

  1. I, II and III

  2. II and IV

  3. V only

  4. III and V
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Statement II incorrectly describes HCl as 'multi basic' when it's actually monobasic. Statement IV is grammatically incorrect and nonsensical. HCl is monobasic (forms one series of salts), and is naturally produced in the stomach for digestion.

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