Which of the Following Is the Net Ionic Equation for the Reaction

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the net ionic equation for the reaction of magnesium oxide (MgO) with the strong acid HCl?

A) 2HCl(aq) + MgO(s) → MgCl₂(aq) + H₂O(l)
B) 2H₃O⁺(aq) + MgO(s) → 3H₂O(l) + Mg²⁺(aq)
C) 2H₃O⁺(aq) + Cl⁻(aq) + Mg²⁺(aq) + O²⁻(aq) → Mg²⁺(aq) + Cl⁻(aq) + 3H₂O(l)
D) 2OH⁻(aq) + Cl⁻(aq) + Mg²⁺(aq) → Mg²⁺(aq) + Cl⁻(aq) + O²⁻(aq) + H₂O(l)