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JAMB Chemistry 1990 Question 46

Question 46

Acids, Bases and Salts

HOOC—COOH + NaOH → HOOC—COO−Na+ + H2O
The above reaction is an example of

  1. A.a displacement reaction
  2. B.a neutralization reaction
  3. C.an elimination reaction
  4. D.saponification
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Answer: B (a neutralization reaction)

Explanation

An acid (ethanedioic acid) reacts with a base (NaOH) to give a salt and water, which is neutralization.