Which of the statements below best describes the following reaction?

HNO3(aq) + LiOH(aq) → LiNO3(aq) + H2O(l)

Select one:

ANitric acid and lithium hydroxide produce lithium nitrate and water.
BNitric acid and lithium hydroxide solutions react to produce lithium nitrate and water.
CNitric acid and lithium hydroxide solutions react to produce lithium nitrate solution and water.
DAqueous solutions of nitric acid and lithium hydroxide react to produce aqueous lithium nitrate and water.
EAn acid plus a base react to produce a salt and water.

I would say the answer would be aqueous solutions of nitric acid and lithium hydroxide react to produce aqueous lithium nitrate and water. The other statements are correct as well but this statement best describe the reaction and is the most complete sentence.

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OlaMacgregor OlaMacgregor · Answer 2 · 2019-07-03T00:27:39-04:00

Answer: Option (D) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

A reaction equation that shows (aq) along with the formula of a compound or element means that compound is present in an aqueous state. Whereas (l) means compound is present in a liquid state and (s) means that compound is present in a solid state.

For example, \(HNO_{3}(aq) + LiOH(aq) \rightarrow LiNO_{3}(aq) + H_{2}O(l)\)

Hence, we can conclude that this given chemical reaction equation shows that aqueous solutions of nitric acid and lithium hydroxide react to produce aqueous lithium nitrate and water.