Question

Which of the following substances can cause neutralisation reaction with sulphuric acid?​
[1 mark]
[Neutralisation]

• A. Hydrochloric acid
• B. Acetic acid
• C. Water
• D. Potassium hydroxide

Answer 1

The correct option is D Potassium hydroxide

Solution:

• A neutralisation reaction occurs between an acid and a base. [0.5 marks]
• The substance given in the question is sulphuric acid. So in order for a neutralisation reaction to take place, it must be reacted with a base.
• Among the options given, only option (A) contains the substance which is basic in nature, that is, potassium hydroxide.[0.5 marks]