Select the correct set of products for the following reaction. Ba(OH)₂(aq) + HNO₃(aq) → A)BaN ₂( s)+ H ₂O( l) B)Ba(NO ₃)₂( aq)+ H ₂O( l) C)Ba( s)+ H ₂( g)+ NO ₂( g) D)Ba ₂O( s)+ NO ₂( g)+ H ₂O( l) E)No reaction occurs.

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The products of the reaction are Ba(NO3)2 and H2O. This is because Ba(OH)2 and HNO3 will react to form Ba(NO3)2 and H2O, according to the following balanced chemical equation:

Ba(OH)2 + 2HNO3 → Ba(NO3)2 + 2H2O

The state symbols for the products are not given in the question, but based on the solubility rules for nitrates and sulfates, Ba(NO3)2 is soluble in water and will remain in the aqueous phase, while BaSO4 is insoluble and will precipitate out as a solid. Therefore, option A is incorrect because BaSO4 is not a product of the reaction. Option C is incorrect because Ba is not a product of the reaction, and both NO2 and H2O are in the gas phase. Option D is incorrect because BaSO4 is not a product of the reaction, and NO2 is in the gas phase, not the solid phase. Option E is incorrect because a reaction does occur, and products are formed.

Select the Correct Set of Products for the Following Reaction