Question

Select the one which is neither an acid nor base

Answer 1

A solution that is neither an acid nor basic is neutral and has a pH of 7.

Answer 2

Answer:

I understand the question you want to ask is-

Which of the following is neither an acid nor base?

A-CH3COOH

B-HCl

C-KCl

D-CH3OH

The correct option is OptionC-KCl

Because it neither have H+ ion nor OH-- ion to donate while dissolving in  aqueous solution.

Explanation:

Reason why KCl is not acid

• The compound which has a pH value less than 7 and when dissolve in an aqueous solution they release H+ions.Acidic compound increases  the concentration of hydrogen ions in the solution because it is a proton donator.
• But in KCl  it doesn't have any H+ ion to donate on dissolving in aqueous solution.

Reason why KCl is not Base

• The compound which have pH value more than 7 is considered as a basic in nature. While dissolving in aqueous solution they increase the concentration of OH-- ion.
• So,in case of KCl  on dissolving in aqueous solution it doesn't alter or change the natire of the solution because it doesn't have any OH-- ion so the solution remain same as before.

Thats why KCl is neither acid nor base.