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When baking soda is mixed with vinegar, which type of reaction has taken place?

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Answer:
When baking soda is mixed with vinegar, a Neutralization reaction takes place.

Step-by-step explanation:
The reaction of Baking sode (NaHCO₃) and Vinegar (Acetic Acid) takes place in two steps.

Step 1:
In first step a Double Displacement Reaction takes place between baking soda and acetic acid.

NaHCO₃ + CH₃COOH → CH₃COONa + H₂CO₃

Step 2:
The Carbonic acid (H₂CO₃) formed in first step undergoes Decomposition Reaction as it is unstable.

H₂CO₃ → CO₂ + H₂O
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