What kind of reaction is the addition of KOH to HCl?

A) a reduction-oxidation that does not make a precipitate
B) a reduction-oxidation that makes a precipitate
C) a neutralization that makes a salt and water
D) an addition that makes salt and water

Neutralization

A chemical reaction in which an acid and a base react quantitatively to form water and a salt.

Reduction-Oxidation

A chemical reaction in which the oxidation states of atoms are changed, typically involving the transfer of electrons.

KOH

KOH, potassium hydroxide, is a strong alkali used in industry and as a reagent in the laboratory, especially in saponification reactions.