Question
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With the help of suitable examples explain the term neutralization and the formation of –
(i) acidic,
(ii) basic and
(iii) neutral salts
Solution
Neutralization is a type of chemical reaction in which an acid and base react to form salt and water with the evolution of heat. i) When neutralization of a strong acid with a weak base takes place, it leads to the formation of acidic salt.
Example
\[\ce{HCl +NH4OH -> NH4Cl +H2O}\]
\[\ce{NaOH + CH3COOH -> CH3COO^-Na^+ + H2O}\]
\[\ce{NaOH + HCl -> NaCl + H2O}\]
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