Q.

Name the product formed from the neutralization reaction of potassium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid.

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a

Potassium hydride and water

b

Potassium chloride and water 

c

Potassium chloride and hydrogen

d

Potassium chloride 

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

When acid and base react together salt and water is formed and this reaction is known as neutralization. 

Potassium hydroxide (KOH) is a base and hydrochloric acid( HCl ) is an acid. So, when potassium hydroxide is mixed with hydrochloric acid, the product formed will be potassium chloride (salt) and water. 

The chemical equation is mentioned below:

KOH(aq)+ HCl(aq) KCl(aq) + H2O(l)

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