What is the product of the following reaction?

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The product of the reaction is III, which is sodium chloride (NaCl) formed by the combination of sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl) atoms. Choice A (I) is incorrect because sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid react to form water and sodium chloride, not just sodium. Choice B (II) is incorrect because the reaction shown is not balanced, and even if it were balanced, it would result in the formation of sodium hydroxide and hydrogen chloride, not sodium chloride. Choice D (IV) is incorrect because the reaction shown does not involve aluminum.

What Is the Product of the Following Reaction