The Acid-Base Reaction Between Phosphoric Acid, H₃PO₄, and Calcium Hydroxide

question 96

Multiple Choice

The acid-base reaction between phosphoric acid, H₃PO₄, and calcium hydroxide, Ca(OH) ₂, yields water and calcium phosphate. For each mole of calcium phosphate produced by this reaction, how many moles of water are produced?

• A)1
• B)2
• C)3
• D)4
• E)6

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