Question

neutralization reactions
which of the following statements about neutralization reactions is true?
neutralization is equivalent to the ionization of acids in water and will produce conjugate bases.
neutralization begins with an acid and a base, and results in neutral substances.
neutralization describes the reaction of an acidic carbon - based compound with basic oxygen, producing neutral carbon dioxide and water.
neutralization starts with neutral substances and produces conjugate acids and bases.

Explanation:

Neutralization reactions involve an acid - base reaction resulting in neutral substances like salts and water. Ionization of acids in water is a different process. Neutralization doesn't specifically involve only acidic carbon - based compounds reacting with basic oxygen. It starts with an acid and a base, not neutral substances.

Answer:

Neutralization begins with an acid and a base, and results in neutral substances.