Question

identify the correct reaction for the neutralization of formic acid by sodium hydroxide.
select the correct answer below:
○ hcooh + naoh → hcoona + h₂
○ hcooh + naoh → 2ch₃cooh + h₂o
○ hcooh + naoh → hcoona + h₂o
○ none of the above

Explanation:

Step1: Understand neutralization reaction

A neutralization reaction between an acid (\(\text{HCOOH}\), formic acid) and a base (\(\text{NaOH}\), sodium hydroxide) produces a salt (\(\text{HCOONa}\), sodium formate) and water (\(\text{H}_2\text{O}\)).

Step2: Analyze each option

• Option A: Produces \( \text{H}_2 \) (hydrogen gas) instead of \( \text{H}_2\text{O} \). Incorrect.
• Option B: Produces \( 2\text{CH}_3\text{COOH} \) (acetic acid) which is not relevant. Incorrect.
• Option C: Follows the neutralization reaction pattern (\(\text{Acid + Base}

ightarrow \text{Salt + Water}\)). Correct.

• Option D: Since Option C is correct, this is incorrect.

Answer:

C. \( \text{HCOOH} + \text{NaOH}
ightarrow \text{HCOONa} + \text{H}_2\text{O} \)