This question involves the concepts of octet rule, valence shell, and valence electrons.
The number of hydrogen atoms that would form a chemical bond with one chlorine atom is "b) 1".
The octet rule states that in order for an atom to be stable, it must have 8 valence electrons in its valence shell. Therefore, the two elements always tend to form a bond in such a way that the resulting compound has eight valence electrons.
In a similar manner, chlorine which has seven valence electrons needs one more electron to complete its octet and become stable. On the other hand, a hydrogen atom has that one valence electron needed by chlorine.
Hence, the chlorine atom forms a chemical bond with one hydrogen atom to complete the octet for both the hydrogen and chlorine atoms.
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The attached picture shows the octet rule in HCL.
