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Given the equation:

HCl(g) + H2O(l)--> X(aq) + Cl--(aq)
Which ion is represented by X?
(1) hydroxide (3) hypochlorite
(2) hydronium (4) perchlorate

User MrJustin
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X will be hydronium (H3O)
User Siva Bathula
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Answer: The correct answer is Option 2.

Step-by-step explanation:

For the given options:

Option 1: Hydroxide ion

The chemical formula for this ion is
OH^-

Option 2: Hydronium ion

The chemical formula for this ion is
H_3O^+

Option 3: Hypochlorite ion

The chemical formula for this ion is
ClO^-

Option 4: Perchlorate ion

The chemical formula for this ion is
ClO_4^-

For the given chemical reaction:


HCl(g)+H_2O(l)\rightarrow H_3O^+(aq.)+Cl-(aq.)

The ion represented by X is hydronium ion.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 2.

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