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| Occurrence of Hydrochloric Acid |
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| Every one of us carries a hydrochloric acid manufacturing unit in our body! It is present in the gastric juice of all mammals. In the stomach hydrochloric acid helps to produce pepsin, which is used for the digestion of proteins. It also helps to destroy harmful microorganisms that enter the stomach along with the food. |
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| In nature, hydrochloric acid is also found in certain volcanic gases. |
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Hydrogen Chloride and Hydrochloric Acid
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