Which salt is formed in the neutralization reaction of hydrochloric acid with calcium hydroxide? A) CaO B) CaCl C) CaH₂ D) CaCl₂ E) NaCl

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The neutralization reaction between hydrochloric acid (HCl) and calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) can be represented as follows:
2HCl + Ca(OH)2 → CaCl2 + 2H2O
In this reaction, calcium chloride (CaCl2) is formed, which is represented by Choice D. Choices A and B are not formed in this reaction. Choice C does not exist as a known compound. Choice E is incorrect because it refers to sodium chloride, which is not involved in this reaction.

Which Salt Is Formed in the Neutralization Reaction of Hydrochloric