Hydrocloric acid and sodium hydroxide react so that chlorine

Hydrocloric acid and sodium hydroxide react so that chlorine from the hydrorcloric acid reacts with the sodium form sodium hydroxide , In this reaction, the sodium atoms loses electrons and chlorine gains an electron. What kind of reaction is the process? Mutiple choice a oxidation b reduction c radiation d mineralzation

Solution

Explanation:As stated in the above question ,sodium hydroxide(NaOH) reacts with hydrochloric acid (Hcl) to form sodium chloride (Nacl) and water(H2O),its an neutralizing reaction as strong acid reacts with strong base resulting salt and water.In this reaction cl- which is an anion combines with Na+ which is cation forming salt and H+(cation) of Hcl combines with OH- (anion) of NaOH to form water,in these reaction of neither oxidation nor reduction takes place that is gaining of electrons nor loosing of electrons takes place.

Hcl+NaOHNacl+H2O