Which Species in the Following Neutralization Reaction Are Spectator Ions

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which species in the following neutralization reaction are spectator ions? NaOH + HCl → H₂O + NaCl

• A) "H₃O⁺"
• B) "^-OH"
• C) "H₂O"
• D) "NaCl"
• E) "H⁺"

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