When hydrogen chloride gas is dissolved in water,what happens?

  • A
    Hydrogen chloride donates a proton to water.
  • B
    Water donates a proton to hydrogen chloride.
  • C
    Hydrogen chloride accepts a proton.
  • D
    Water acts as an acid.

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