Which One of the Following Reaction Equations Is the Molecular $\rightarrow$

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following reaction equations is the molecular equation for the reaction of hydrochloric acid with sodium hydroxide? All species are in aqueous solution.

A) HCl + NaOH $\rightarrow$ NaCl + H₂O
B) H⁺ + Cl^- + Na⁺ + OH^- $\rightarrow$ Na⁺ + Cl^- + H₂O
C) H⁺ + Cl^- + Na⁺ + OH^- $\rightarrow$ NaCl + H₂O
D) Na⁺ + Cl^- $\rightarrow$ NaCl
E) H⁺ + OH^- $\rightarrow$ H₂O