Equilibrium Question 86
Question: In the reaction $ HCl+H_2O $ ⇌ $ H_3{O^{+}}+C{l^{-}} $ [NCERT 1978; EAMCET 1982, 89]
Options:
A) $ H_2O $ is the conjugate base of $ HCl $ acid
B) $ C{l^{-}} $ is the conjugate base of $ HCl $ acid
C) $ C{l^{-}} $ is the conjugate acid of $ H_2O $ base
D) $ H_3{O^{+}} $ is the conjugate base of $ HCl $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
HCl is a strong acid and their conjugate base is a very weak base.
