Which of the following is produced when hydrochloric acid reacts with water?

Correct option is A

Correct Answer:A  Both H₃O⁺ and Cl⁻

Explanation:

•  When hydrochloric acid (HCl) reacts with water, it dissociates completely into hydrogen ions (H⁺) and chloride ions (Cl⁻).
• The hydrogen ions combine with water molecules to form hydronium ions (H₃O⁺). Hence, both H₃O⁺ and Cl⁻ are produced during this reaction.

Reaction:
                                 HCl + H₂O → H₃O⁺ + Cl⁻

Information Booster:

•    HCl is a strong acid, meaning it ionizes completely in water.
•    The formation of H₃O⁺ indicates the acidic nature of the solution.
•     Cl⁻ ions are spectator ions that do not affect the pH.
•     The reaction is an example of an acid-base reaction where water acts as a base.
•    This reaction demonstrates Arrhenius acid behavior.