Question

Why does baking soda and vinegar react with each other?

• A. To neutralize each other
• B. To decompose each other
• C. To displace each other
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A To neutralize each other

Baking soda is basic and, vinegar is acidic in nature. Baking soda and vinegar undergo a neutralization reaction and form carbon dioxide, water, and sodium acetate.

$NaHC{O}_3+C{H}_{3}COOH\to C{H}_{3}COONa+H_{2}O+C{O}_2$

In this reaction, no decomposition or displacement is taking place. Hence the correct option is A.