Question

Determine what is missing from this neutralization reaction: HBr+KOH→H2O+−−−−

A. KBr
B. BrOH
C. HBr
D. KOH

Answer 1

KBr

Step-by-step explanation:

HBr+KOH=H2O+KBr

neutralization reaction

Answer 2

The answer is KBr

Step-by-step explanation:

By making a balance of the elements in the reaction you can determine the missing compound.

In the left side of the reaction we have:

- 2 of H

- 1 of Br

- 1 of K

- 1 of O

In the right side we have:

- 2 of H

- 1 of O

Doing the subtraction we have missing:

- 1 of Br

- 1 of K

So the answer is KBr