Q. In the reaction $HCl + H_{2}O \rightleftharpoons H_{3}O^{+} + Cl^{-}$
A) $H_{2}O\$is the conjugate base of $HCl$ acid
B) ${Cl}^{-}$is the conjugate base of $HCl$ acid
C) ${Cl}^{-}$is the conjugate acid of $H_{2}O$base
D) $H_{3}O^{+}$is the conjugate base of $HCl$
Explanation
(b)
$HCl$ is a strong acid and its conjugate base is a very weak base $Cl^{-}$
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.