S Block Elements Question 168
Question: The reaction of water with sodium and potassium is
[BHU 1999]
Options:
A) Exothermic
B) Endothermic
C) Reversible
D) Irreversible and endothermic
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
$ 2Na+2HOH\to 2NaOH+H_2\uparrow $
$ 2K+2HOH\to 2KOH+H_2\uparrow $