Which of the following occurs when hydrogen chloride gas is dissolved in water to form hydrochloric acid? A) H₂O⁺(aq) and O₂⁻ (aq) are formed. B) H₃O⁺(aq) and Cl⁻(aq) are formed. C) H⁺(aq) and OH⁻(aq) are formed. D) There is no reaction, and HCl molecules remain unchanged.

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When hydrogen chloride gas (HCl) is dissolved in water, it reacts with the water molecules to form hydronium ions (H3O+) and chloride ions (Cl-). Therefore, the resulting products are H₃O⁺(aq) and Cl⁻(aq).

Which of the Following Occurs When Hydrogen Chloride Gas Is