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248. Reaction of acids and bases

(b) Cu(OH)2 + HCl 🡪


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  • When acids react with bases, they will from salt and water.
  • This reaction is called a neutralization reaction.
  • Copper hydroxide reacts with hydrochloric acid to form copper chloride and water.
  • Copper chloride is made up of strong acid Hydrochloric acid and weak base Copper hydroxide hence, it is slightly acidic in nature.
  • The balanced chemical equation for the given reaction is as follows:

Cu(OH)2(aq)Copperhydroxide+2HCl(aq)HydrochloricacidCuCl2(s)Copperchloride+2H2O(l)Water


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