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Which is classified as a type of acid-base reaction that produces a salt?

A. Combination

B. Decomposition

C. Hydrolysis

D. Neutralization

Answer Explanation:

A neutralization reaction is a type of acid-base reaction where an acid and base react to form a salt and water. 

In an aqueous solution, a base increases the hydroxide concentration (OH–), while an acid increases the hydrogen ion (H+) concentration. Sometimes, neutralization reactions also occur. This type of reaction happens when an acid and a base react with each other to form water and salt. Salt is typically defined as an ionic compound that includes any cation except H+ and any anion except OH–. Consider the following example of a neutralization reaction between hydrobromic acid (HBr) and potassium hydroxide (KOH).

HBr+KOH→KBr+H2O

Not all neutralization reactions proceed in the manner where all reactants are in the aqueous phase. In some chemical reactions, one reactant may be a solid. The neutralization reaction can still proceed to completion.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is D.

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