MCQ
In the reaction $HCl + {H_2}O$ $\rightleftharpoons$ $ {H_3}{O^ + } + C{l^ - }$
  • A
    ${H_2}O$ is the conjugate base of $HCl$ acid
  • $C{l^ - }$is the conjugate base of $HCl$ acid
  • C
    $C{l^ - }$is the conjugate acid of ${H_2}O$ base
  • D
    ${H_3}{O^ + }$is the conjugate base of $HCl$

Answer

Correct option: B.
$C{l^ - }$is the conjugate base of $HCl$ acid
(b) $HCl$  is a strong acid and their conjugate base is a very weak base.

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