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What is the general form for the simplest type of acid-base reaction? A. Acid + base → H+ + OH-

B. Acid + base → base + acid
C. Acid + base → salt + water
D. Acid + base → solid + water ​

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Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

Adding and acid and base together until it is completely neutralized will give us water and a salt.

For example:

HCl + NaOH --> NaCl + H2O

HCl being the acid

NaOH being the base

The H2O is water

The NaCl is the salt

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