Question

What does this reaction yield: `HC_2H_3O_2 + NaOH`?

Answer 1

`"Acid + base " rarr " salt + water"`

Explanation:

`H_3C-C(=O)OH(aq) + NaOH(aq) rarr H_3C-CO_2^(-)Na^+(aq) + H_2O(l)`

Acetic acid reacts with sodium hydroxide to give water and the salt, sodium acetate.