Question 7
Acids, Bases and SaltsWhich of the following is a neutralization reaction? Addition of
- A.nitric acid to hydrochloric acid
- B.nitric acid to sulphuric acid
- C.nitric acid to distilled water
- D.nitric acid to sodium hydroxide
- E.sodium chloride to distilled water.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (nitric acid to sodium hydroxide)
Explanation
Neutralization is an acid reacting with a base to give salt and water: HNO3 + NaOH → NaNO3 + H2O.