Question

Assertion (A):HCl is a
mineral acid. Reason (R): HCI
acid is secreted from the walls
of stomach which helps in
digestion *
(a) Both A and R are true and R is
the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and Rare true but R is not
the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but Ris false.
(d) A is false but R is true.​

Answer 1

Answer:

(a)

Explanation:

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. HCl is a mineral acid because it is found in nature (prepared by stomach). HCl is not prepared in laboratory.