Which one of the following Acids is used as bathroom cleaner and is also present in gastric juices that are responsible for digestion?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Hydrochloric Acid
- Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is commonly used in bathroom/toilet cleaners to remove stains and scale.
- It is also naturally present in gastric juice in the stomach, where it plays a vital role in digestion by activating enzymes and killing harmful microbes.
Therefore, the correct answer is Hydrochloric Acid.