Asked by Farhan Hossain on Jul 06, 2024

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The following, HCl + NaOH → H2O + NaCl, qualifies as what type of reaction?

A) Oxidation-reduction
B) Precipitation
C) Addition reaction
D) Neutralization

Neutralization

A chemical reaction in which an acid and a base react quantitatively to form water and a salt, effectively balancing the acid and base.

HCl

Hydrochloric acid, a strong corrosive acid that is a solution of hydrogen chloride in water, used in industrial and manufacturing processes.

NaOH

Sodium hydroxide, a strong alkaline compound used in the manufacturing of various products, such as paper, textiles, and soaps.

  • Differentiate among diverse chemical reactions, namely oxidation-reduction, neutralization, precipitation, and combustion.
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Zybrea KnightJul 12, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
This reaction is a neutralization reaction, where an acid (HCl) reacts with a base (NaOH) to form water (H2O) and a salt (NaCl).