Which of the following acids does our stomach produce that helps in digestion?

Correct option is D

• The stomach produces hydrochloric acid (HCl) to aid in digestion. It plays a crucial role in breaking down food and activating enzymes such as pepsin, which helps in digesting proteins.
• Hydrochloric acid also helps maintain an acidic pH in the stomach, which is essential for killing harmful bacteria and pathogens ingested with food.

Information Booster:

•  Nitric acid (HNO₃):  This strong acid is not produced in the stomach but is used in various industrial applications, including fertilizers and explosives.
• Sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄):  Another strong acid, widely used in industry for manufacturing chemicals, and not present in the human digestive system.
•  Perchloric acid (HClO₄):  A highly corrosive and strong acid, used in laboratory and industrial settings, not involved in digestion.