Identify X in the following reaction X+ Acid → Salt +H2O
A
Metal Oxide
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B
Metal hydroxide
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C
Both a and b
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is CBoth a and b Both metal oxides and metal hydroxides react with acids to produce salt and water. This is called as acid neutralization reaction.