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SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 43

SSC GD Constable (English) - 23rd November 2021 Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q43

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In a neutralisation reaction, a new substance is formed, called:

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. salt.

  • Neutralization is the reaction of an acid and a base, which forms water and a salt.
  • A neutralization reaction is when an acid and a base react to form water and a salt and involves the combination of H+ ions and OH- ions to generate water.
  • The neutralization of a strong acid and strong base has a pH equal to 7.
  • The neutralization of a strong acid and weak base will have a pH of less than 7, and conversely, the resulting pH when a strong base neutralizes a weak acid will be greater than 7.