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Question
CBSEENSC10010902

What is the essence of all neutralization reactions?

Solution

When a strong acid is neutralized by a strong base there are no excess hydrogen ions left in the solution. The solution is said to be neutral as it is neither acidic nor alkaline. The pH of such a solution is close to a value of 7; the exact pH value is dependent on the temperature of the solution.

Neutralization is an exothermic reaction. The standard enthalpy change for the reaction
H+ + OH → H2O is -55.90 kJ/mol.