Question

34.In the following reaction, what is the parent base?2 HC2H3O2 + Ca(OH)2 --> Ca(C2H3O2)2 + 2 H2OSelect one:a. Ca(C2H3O2)2b. Ca(OH)2c. HC2H3O2d. H2O

Answer 1

Answer:

$B\text{ : Ca\lparen OH\rparen}_2$

Explanation:

Here, we want to get the parent base

From the equation of reaction shown, what we have is a neutralization reaction in which an acid reacts with a base to give salt and water

The base is the source of the hydroxide ion

The base in this particular reaction is calcium hydroxide