Question

Which of the following is a correct balanced equation for the neutralization reaction that occurs

Answer 1

Neutralization reaction takes place between an acid and a base to form salt and water.

In the given reaction the acid is hydrochloric acid HCl and the base is aluminum hydroxide (Al(OH)$_{3}$).

The correct balanced equation for the neutralization reaction that occurs between aluminum hydroxide and hydrochloric acid can be represented as:

$Al(OH)_{3}(aq)+ 3HCl(aq) --->AlCl_{3}(aq)+3H_{2}O(l)$

Al(OH)$_{3}$can give 3 hydroxide, $OH^{-}$ions which can neutralize the 3 $H^{+}$ion produced by 3 HCl molecules giving 3 mole of water and the salt aluminum chloride, AlCl$_{3}$.

Therefore the correct option will be.

D. Al(OH)3 + 3 HCl (aq) --> AlCl3(aq) + 3 H2O(l)