Which of the following balanced equations represents the Brønsted–Lowry acid–base reaction that occurs when hydrochloric acid is dissolved in water?
a) HCl(aq)→H+(aq)+Cl−(aq)
b) HCl(aq)+H2O(l)→Cl−(aq)+H3O+(aq)
c) HCl(aq)+H2O(l)→H2Cl+(aq)+OH−(aq)
d) HCl(aq)+OH−(aq)→H2O(l)+Cl−(aq)