Q8E
Question
Fill in the blank with a single chemical formula for a covalent compound that will balance the equation:
Step-by-Step Solution
Verified Answer
The complete balanced equation is represented as below:
1Step 1: Acid-base reaction/neutralization reaction
The reaction described here is between propionic acid and sodium hydroxide,producing sodium propionate and water.
2Step 2: The products of the reaction
The main products of the reaction are sodium propionate (salt) and water, which indicates the reaction involves transfer of proton and hydroxyl ions between the reactants.
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