Question

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

Answer 1

X will be hydronium (H3O)

Answer 2

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.