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Class 10 - Science - CHAPTER 2: Acids, Bases and Salts - Multiple Choice QuestionsQuestion 15
Class 10 - Science - CHAPTER 2: Acids, Bases and Salts - Multiple Choice Questions
Question. 15
The pH of the gastric juices released during digestion is
(a)
less than 7
(b)
more than 7
(c)
equal to 7
(d)
equal to 0
Detailed Answer with Explanation:
Steps: Gastric juice contains HCl; its pH ≈ 1–3, which is less than 7. Hence acidic.