What is formed from a neutralization reaction?

Water and a salt

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Water and an acid

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Water and a base

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Acid and a base

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Water, acid, base and a salt

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Solution

The correct option is C Water and a salt
From a neutralization reaction, water and a salt is formed.
$H C l + N a O H \to N a C l + H_{2} O$
Thus, $H C l$ (an acid) reacts with $N a O H$ (a base ) to form $N a C l$ (salt) and water.

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

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