Which of the following is a neutralization reaction? A. NaOH (aq) + HCl (aq)= NaCl (aq) + H2O (1), B. Pb(NO3)2 + 2 KI= PbI2 + 2 KNO3, C. AgNO3 +HCl= AgCl + HNO3, D. Fe2O3 + HCl= FeCl3 + H2O
Answer:
A. NaOH (aq) + HCl (aq) NaCl (aq) + H₂O (l).
Explanation:
A neutralization reaction is defined as the reaction of an acid with a base to form water and a salt. This reaction involves the combination of H⁺ ions and OH⁻ ions to generate water.
A. NaOH (aq) + HCl (aq) → NaCl (aq) + H₂O (l). IS A NEUTRALIZATION REACTION because an acid (HCl) reacts with a base (NaOH to form water and a salt (NaCl)
B. Pb(NO₃)₂ + 2KI → PbI₂ + 2 KNO₃. IS NOT A NEUTRALIZATION REACTION because there are not acid nor base reacting.
C. AgNO₃ + HCl → AgCl + HNO₃ IS NOT A NEUTRALIZATION REACTION because there is an acid (HCl) but not a base.
D. Fe₂O₃ + HCl → FeCl₃ + H₂O IS NOT A NEUTRALIZATION REACTION because there is an acid but not a base.
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