Interpretation : The general formula for the salt formed in the neutralization reaction is to be identified.
Concept Introduction : Salt and water are created when bases and acids react.
A strong acid and strong base react completely to form a neutral solution. A neutralization reaction is a name for this kind of reaction.
Answer to Problem 10STP
Correct answer: Option (A)
The general formula for the reaction is
Explanation of Solution
Reason for correct option:
For each element participating in the reaction, a chemical equation is balanced if it has an equal atom count on the product and reactant sides.
The acid-base reaction takes place between sulfuric acid and magnesium hydroxide giving magnesium sulfate salt and water.
The cation is
Since the cation is one, it belongs to formula
So, option (A) is the correct answer.
Reasons for incorrect options:
Options (D), (B), (C): All these options are irrelevant, because according to the product, the cation and anion are taken.
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