Give the complete balanced chemical equation for the reaction of perchloric acid with cobalt(II) hydroxide:
HClO₄(aq) + Co(OH)₂(s) →

• A. 2 HClO₄(aq) + Co(OH)₂(s) → 2 H₂O(l) + Co(ClO₄)₂(aq)
• B. HClO₄(aq) + Co(OH)₂(s) → H₂O(l) + Co(ClO₄)₂(aq)
• C. HClO₄(aq) + Co(OH)₂(s) → H₂O(l) + CoCl₂(aq)
• D. HClO₄(aq) + Co(OH)₂(s) → H₂(g) + CoCl₂(aq)

Answer: (A)