The reaction between an acid and a base to form a salt and water is a reaction.

neutralisation

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The correct option is A neutralisation
When an acid and a base react to form salt and water, the reaction is called the neutralisation reaction.
Neutralisation means to nullify each other's effect. Heat is evolved during this reaction.
For example, hydrochloric acid $(HCl)$ reacts with sodium hydroxide $(NaOH)$ and gives water and sodium chloride $(NaCl)$ , which is a salt. The reaction is given below:

$HCl(aq) + NaOH(aq) \to NaCl(aq) + H_{2} O(l)$

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Products of a neutralization reaction are always
(a) an acid and a base.
(b) an acid and a salt.
(c) a salt and water.
(d) a salt and a base.

The reaction between an acid and a base to form a salt and water is called ______.

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