Which of These Neutralization Reactions Has a PH < 7

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which of these neutralization reactions has a pH < 7 when equal molar amounts of acid and base are mixed?

• A)CH₃CO₂H(aq)+ NaOH(aq)⇌ H₂O(l)+ NaCH₃CO₂(aq)
• B)HCl(aq)+ C₅H₅N(aq)⇌ C₅H₅NHCl(aq)
• C)HCl(aq)+ NaOH(aq)⇌ H₂O(l)+ NaCl(aq)
• D)H₂SO₄(aq)+ 2 KOH(aq)⇌2 H₂O(l)+ K₂SO₄(aq)

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