In the reaction HCl → H⁺ + Cl^- A)HCl ionizes,thereby yielding the cation (H⁺) and anion (Cl^-). B)hydrochloric acid dissociates into an anion and cation. C)HCl dissociates into a hydrogen ion and chloride ion. D)All of the above are true.

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All options describe the dissociation of hydrochloric acid (HCl) into its constituent ions, hydrogen (H⁺) and chloride (Cl⁻), using different terminologies.

In the Reaction HCl → H⁺ + Cl-

In the Reaction HCl → H⁺ + Cl^-