Which are the bases of the above reaction $HCl_{(aq)} + H_2O_{(aq)} \rightleftharpoons H_3O^{+}_{(aq)} + Cl^{-}_{(aq)}$? Which base is weak?

  • A
    $H_2O$ and $Cl^{-}$; $Cl^{-}$ is the weak base.
  • B
    $HCl$ and $H_3O^{+}$; $HCl$ is the weak base.
  • C
    $H_2O$ and $Cl^{-}$; $H_2O$ is the weak base.
  • D
    $HCl$ and $Cl^{-}$; $Cl^{-}$ is the weak base.

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