Question

$NaOH+D_{2}O\to NaOD+HDO$, is a:

• A. exchange reaction.
• B. deuterolysis reaction.
• C. hydrolysis reaction.
• D. softening reaction.

Answer 1

The correct option is A exchange reaction.

$NaOH+D_{2}O\to NaOD+HDO$, is exchange reaction where hydrogen in $NaOH$ is replaced by $D$ in $D_{2}O$ became $NaOD$.