alleryStart learning →The reaction of an acid with a base to give a salt and water is called a
Adisplacement reaction
Bneutralization reaction
Cprecipitation reaction
Ddecomposition reaction
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. neutralization reaction
1. When an acid meets a base each cancels the other.
2. Base + acid gives salt + water, e.g. NaOH + HCl gives NaCl + H2O.
3. This is called a neutralization reaction.
_Source: AP/TS SCERT Class 10 Physical Science, "Acids, Bases and Salts"_
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