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How is the reaction between water and HCl described in terms of the Brönsted-Lowry theory?

Options

  1. AWater donates a proton to HCl, acting as an acid.
  2. BWater accepts a proton from HCl, acting as a base.
  3. CWater and HCl both act as neutral molecules.
  4. DWater and HCl do not participate in the reaction.

Correct answer

B. Water accepts a proton from HCl, acting as a base.

Step-by-step solution

The paragraph describes the reaction between water and HCl in terms of the Brönsted-Lowry theory, where water accepts a proton from HCl, acting as a base.

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