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NTPC Graduate Tier 1 2025 Shift-3 📅 05 Jun, 2025

Which of the following foods would you advise to neutralise excess stomach acids?

A
Baking soda
B
Vinegar
C
Lemon juice
D
Spicy peppers
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NTPC Graduate Tier 1
2025 • 05 Jun, 2025 • Shift-3
Which of the following foods would you advise to neutralise excess stomach acids?
Correct Answer
Baking soda
[Biochemical Interaction Setup]: The human stomach utilizes hydrochloric acid for digestion. Overproduction results in corrosive hyperacidity, requiring a speci......
💡 Analysis & Explanation
[Biochemical Interaction Setup]
The human stomach utilizes hydrochloric acid for digestion. Overproduction results in corrosive hyperacidity, requiring a specific chemical intervention to stabilize pH levels.
[Acid-Base Evaluation]
Vinegar and lemon juice are intrinsically acidic. Ingesting them would biologically exacerbate the burning sensation. Spicy peppers irritate the mucosal lining directly.
[Neutralization Agent]
Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is a mild, edible alkaline compound. When it encounters stomach acid, a basic neutralization reaction triggers, rapidly producing harmless salt, water, and carbon dioxide gas.
Conclusion
Baking soda acts as an effective, rapid antacid.