Question 12 (5 points) The reaction HCI(1) + H20 (1) ► H30 (aq) + Claq) can be abbreviated as HCI - H+ + Cl".
How is this apparently important omission justified?
A) It's generally understood that H2O+ is a hypothetical intermediary.
B)
It's understood that H+ doesn't exist on its own in water, and H30 faq)+ Cl(aq)
are both aqueous.
C) It isn't justified, and the abbreviation is an error.
D) Because water isn't important to the reaction