The main component of bleach is sodium hypochlorite, NaOCl, which consists of sodium ions, Na?, and hypochlorite ions, -OCl. What products are formed when this compound is reacted with the hydrochloric acid, HCl, of toilet bowl cleaner?

A. The products are NaCl, O2, and HClO2.
B. The products are NaCl and HOCl.
C. The products are NaOH, H2O, and Cl2.
D. The products are NaOH, O2, and Cl2.


Answer: B

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