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Which compound could serve as a reactant in a neutralization reaction?(1) NaCl (3) CH3OH(2) KOH (4) CH3CHO

Sagot :

KOH could serve as a reactant in a neutralization reaction 

Answer: (2) [tex]KOH[/tex]

Explanation: When an acid reacts with the base then it undergoes neutralization to form a salt and water.

An acid is a substance that ionizes in the water to give hydrogen ion and have pH less than 7.

[tex]HX\rightarrow H^++X^-[/tex]

A base is a substance that ionizes in the water to give hydroxide ion and has pH more than 7.

[tex]MOH\rightarrow M^++OH^-[/tex]

Thus [tex]KOH[/tex] being a base can be a reactant in neutralization reaction.

[tex]NaCl[/tex] being a salt can be a product in a neutralization reaction.