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Which of the following compounds will not undergo an acid-base (neutralization) reaction with HClO₄?

A: NaOH
B: Sr(OH)₂
C: NH₃
D: H₂S04

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Final answer:

H₂SO4 (sulfuric acid) will not undergo a neutralization reaction with HClO₄ because both are strong acids, and such a reaction typically involves an acid and a base.

Step-by-step explanation:

The compound that will not undergo an acid-base or neutralization reaction with HClO₄ is D: H₂SO4. HClO₄ is perchloric acid, which is a strong acid, and will react in an acid-base reaction with bases. Out of the given options, sodium hydroxide (NaOH), strontium hydroxide (Sr(OH)₂), and ammonia (NH₃) are bases which will react with HClO₄ to form water and a salt. Sulfuric acid (H₂SO4), however, is also a strong acid and since acid-acid reactions are not neutralization reactions, H₂SO4 will not react in this manner with HClO₄.

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