Question

Addition of acid to water results in the formation of:

• A. $H_{2}O$
• B. $H_3{O}^{+}$
• C. both A and B
• D. none of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B $H_3{O}^{+}$

Addition of acid to water results in the formation of $H_3{O}^{+}$.

$H^{+}+H_{2}O\to H_3{O}^{+}$