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When sodium hydroxide (NaOH) reacts with hydrochloric acid (HCl), the resulting product is:

  • A. Hydrogen gas and sodium chloride (NaCl)
  • B. Chlorine gas and sodium oxide (Na2O)
  • C. Sodium metal (Na) and water (H2O)
  • D. No reaction occurs.
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: When sodium hydroxide (NaOH) reacts with hydrochloric acid (HCl), a neutralization reaction occurs. The products of this reaction are water (H2O) and a salt, which is sodium chloride (NaCl). The chemical equation for this reaction is: NaOH + HCl -> NaCl + H2O. Choice B is incorrect because chlorine gas and sodium oxide are not the products of this reaction. Choice C is incorrect as sodium metal and water are not the products formed in this neutralization reaction. Choice D is incorrect because a reaction does occur between NaOH and HCl, resulting in the formation of NaCl and H2O. Therefore, the correct answer is A: Hydrogen gas and sodium chloride (NaCl).