Question

The reaction between acetic acid and base sodium hydroxide gives ________ and water.

• A. $C{H}_{3}C{H}_{2}OH$
• B. ${CH}_{3}COONa$
• C. $C_2{H}_5$
• D. $C{H}_{3}OH$

Answer 1

The correct option is B ${CH}_{3}COONa$

Reaction in which an acid neutralises a base is called neutralisation. The products obtained from neutralization reactions are salt and water. As acetic acid is an acid and sodium hydroxide is a strong base, they undergo neutralization reaction to give a salt along with water as an end product .

$C{H}_{3}COOH+NaOH⟶C{H}_{3}COONa+H_{2}O$