Complete the following reaction and identify the Brønsted base: NaOH(aq) + HCl(aq) → A) Na(aq) + HOCl(aq); NaOH is the base. B) NaCl(aq) + OH^-(aq); HCl is the base. C) NaCl(aq) + OH^-(aq); NaOH is the base. D) H₂O(l) + NaCl(aq); HCl is the base. E) NaCl(aq)+ H₂O(l); NaOH is the base.

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NaOH is the Brønsted base because it donates an OH- ion to react with H+ from HCl, forming water (H2O) and NaCl in solution.

Complete the Following Reaction and Identify the Brønsted Base: NaOH(aq)