Which of the following is the correct balanced equation for the neutralization of barium hydroxide with hydrochloric acid?
A)Ba(OH)₂ + 2 HCl → BaCl₂ + 2 H₂O
B)BaOH₂ + 2 HCl → BaCl₂ + H₂O
C)Ba(OH)₂ + HCl → BaCl₂ + H₂O
D)BaOH + HCl → BaCl + H₂O

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The balanced equation for the neutralization of barium hydroxide with hydrochloric acid is:
Ba(OH)₂ + 2 HCl → BaCl₂ + 2 H₂O
This equation shows that one mole of barium hydroxide (Ba(OH)₂) reacts with two moles of hydrochloric acid (HCl) to produce one mole of barium chloride (BaCl₂) and two moles of water (H₂O). Option A is the only choice that correctly balances the equation. Option B has an incorrect formula for barium hydroxide (should be Ba(OH)₂). Option C has the correct formula for barium hydroxide but is not balanced. Option D has incorrect formulas for both barium hydroxide and barium chloride.

Which of the Following Is the Correct Balanced Equation for the Neutralization