Complete the following reaction and identify the Brønsted acid. NaOH(aq) + HCl(aq) → A) NaH(aq) + HOCl(aq); NaOH is the acid. B) NaH(aq) + HOCl(aq); HCl is the acid. C) NaCl(aq) + H₂O(l); NaOH is the acid. D) NaCl(aq) + H₂O(l); HCl is the acid. E) NaCl(aq) + H₂O(l); NaCl is the acid.

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The correct reaction between NaOH and HCl is NaOH(aq) + HCl(aq) → NaCl(aq) + H₂O(l), where HCl donates a proton to NaOH, making HCl the Brønsted acid.

Complete the Following Reaction and Identify the Brønsted Acid