In the reaction $HCl + H_2O \rightleftharpoons H_3O^{+} + Cl^{-}$,which of the following statements is correct?

  • A
    $H_2O$ is the conjugate base of $HCl$ acid
  • B
    $Cl^{-}$ is the conjugate base of $HCl$ acid
  • C
    $Cl^{-}$ is the conjugate acid of $H_2O$ base
  • D
    $H_3O^{+}$ is the conjugate base of $HCl$

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