Which of the Following Equations Is the Correctly Balanced Equation

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following equations is the correctly balanced equation for the neutralization reaction of aluminum hydroxide and HCl?

• A) Al(OH)₃ (s)+ HCl (aq)→ 3 H₂O (l)+ AlCl₃ (aq)
• B) 3 Al(OH)₃ (s)+ HCl (aq)→ 3 H₂O (l)+ AlCl₃ (aq)
• C) Al(OH)₃ (s)+ 3 HCl (aq)→ 3 H₂O (l)+ AlCl₃ (aq)
• D) Al(OH)₃ (s)+ HCl (aq)→ H₂O (l)+ AlCl₃ (aq)
• E) 3 Al(OH)₃ (s)+ HCl (aq)→ 3 H₂O (l)+ 3 AlCl₃ (aq)

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