The reaction between an acid and a base to form salt and water is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The reaction between an acid and a base to form salt and water is:
A. Reduction
B. Oxidation
C. Neutralization
D. Decomposition
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Neutralization: Acid + Base → Salt + Water. Example: HCl + NaOH → NaCl + H₂O. It is a double displacement reaction. The pH of the resulting solution may be neutral, acidic, or basic depending on the strengths of the acid and base.

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