When an aqueous solution containing hydrochloric acid is just neutralized with an aqueous solution containing sodium hydroxide, the solution would taste
a. sweet.
b. sour.
c. salty.
d. bitter

c. salty.

Explanation:

From the question,

The reaction of an acid , i.e hydrochloric acid and a base i.e. , sodium hydroxide takes place , which is a type of neutralization reaction,

Where the acid and a base reacts to give salt along with water .

From the question,

The reaction is as follows -

2 HCl  +  NaOH  →  NaCl  +  H₂O  

Hence, the resulting product is a salt ,

Therefore , the resulting solution would taste like salt.

chemical digestion occurs in the stomach were hcl and pepsin forms chyme, the mouth in which salivary amylase breaks down starch to form bolus, and the small intestine specifically the duodenum.