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Which one of the following chemicals is responsible for the production of HCl in the stomach leading to irritation and pain?
The correct answer is Histamine.
According to NCERT Class 12 Chemistry, Chapter 16: Chemistry in Everyday Life:
“Histamine stimulates the secretion of pepsin and hydrochloric acid in the stomach.”
Hence, histamine is responsible for the production of HCl in the stomach leading to irritation and pain.
Therefore, the correct option is the structure of Histamine, which is option B.
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