Single Answer MCQ
Q-00002003

Write a balanced chemical equation with state symbols for the reaction between sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid.

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NaOH(aq) + HCl(aq) -> NaCl(aq) + H2O(l)

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NaOH(s) + HCl(aq) -> NaCl(aq) + H2O(l)

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NaOH(aq) + HCl(s) -> NaCl(aq) + H2O(l)

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NaOH(s) + HCl(s) -> NaCl(aq) + H2O(l)

Answer and Solution

Answer

A. NaOH(aq) + HCl(aq) -> NaCl(aq) + H2O(l)

Solution:

The balanced chemical equation with state symbols for the reaction between sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and hydrochloric acid (HCl) is: NaOH(aq) + HCl(aq) -> NaCl(aq) + H2O(l). This equation shows the neutralization reaction between an alkali and an acid to form a salt and water.

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