A substance 'A' releases hydrogen ions and a substance 'B' releases hydroxide ions in their respective aqueous solution. What will be the products formed if A and B react with each other?
A
Water
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B
Carbon dioxide
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C
Hydrogen
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D
Salt
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Solution
The correct options are A Water D Salt Acids are substances which release hydrogen H+(aq) ions in water and bases are substances which release hydroxide OH−(aq) ions in water.
Acid reacts with a base to form salt and water, and this reaction is called a neutralisation reaction. The general representation of this reaction is given below: