JAMB Chemistry 1989 Question 44

Question 44

Acids, Bases and Salts

The reaction between ethanoic acid and sodium hydroxide is an example of

  1. A.esterification
  2. B.neutralization
  3. C.hydroxylation
  4. D.hydrolysis
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Answer: B (neutralization)

Explanation

An acid reacting with a base to form a salt (sodium ethanoate) and water is neutralisation.