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

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KOH could serve as a reactant in a neutralization reaction 
User Petros Kalafatidis
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Answer: (2)
KOH

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.


HX\rightarrow H^++X^-

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


MOH\rightarrow M^++OH^-

Thus
KOH being a base can be a reactant in neutralization reaction.


NaCl being a salt can be a product in a neutralization reaction.

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