JAMB Chemistry 1995 Question 19

Question 19

Acids, Bases and Salts

Neutralization involves a reaction between H3O+ and

  1. A.Cl−
  2. B.OH−
  3. C.NO3−
  4. D.CO32−
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Answer: B (OH−)

Explanation

Neutralization is acid + base, which at the ionic level is H3O+ + OH− → 2H2O.