Which of the following is the correct balanced equation for the neutralization of barium hydroxide with hydrochloric acid?
A) Ba(OH)2 + 2 HCl → BaCl2 + 2 H2O
B) BaOH2 + 2 HCl → BaCl2 + H2O
C) Ba(OH)2 + HCl → BaCl2 + H2O
D) BaOH + HCl → BaCl + H2O
Answer: A) Ba(OH)2 + 2 HCl → BaCl2 + 2 H2O