Neutralisation of an acid by a base produces:
Awater and CO₂
Bsalt and water
Csalt and oxygen
Dgas and heat
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. salt and water
**The defining equation:** acid + base → salt + water.
The reaction is exothermic (releases heat).
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