Read the given equation:
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KOH + HCl → KCl + H2O

Which of the following is true about the equation? (5 points)

A. KCl is the acid and KOH is the base.

B. KCl is the acid and HCl is the base.

C. KCl is the salt and HCl is the base.

D. KCl is the salt and KOH is the base.

Respuesta :

Answer:

KCI is the salt and KOH is the base

Explanation:

KCI is the "neutral" salt

HCI is the Acid

KOH is the base

The statement is "KCl is the salt and KOH is the base".

What is base?

A base is a molecule or ion that can accept a hydrogen ion of an acid.

That is, a base is something that reacts with hydrogen ions, in which potassium hydroxide acts as a base reacts with hydrochloric acid as an acid. In water, base, KOH dissociates into [tex]K^{+}[/tex] potassium ion and [tex]OH^{-}[/tex], then interacts with hydrogen ion to generate water.

KOH on reaction with HCl to form a salt, potassium chloride water and salt, and it is referred as a neutralization reaction.

Hence, the correct option is D.

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