Write the balanced chemical equation for the foll. reactiopn and identify the type of reaction.
Sodium hydroxide solution is treated with acetic acid to form sodium acetate and water.

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Solution

The word equation for the said reaction is as follows
Acetic acid + Sodium hydroxide â†’ sodium acetate + water
The balanced chemical equation for this reaction is given as
CH₃COOH + NaOH â†’ CH₃COONa + H₂O
This reaction is a neutralisation reaction.

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