Answer: (2)

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.

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

Thus
being a base can be a reactant in neutralization reaction.
being a salt can be a product in a neutralization reaction.