S Block Elements Question 269

Question: The atomic number of an element is 11. Its oxide will be

[MP PMT 1996]

Options:

A) Acidic

B) Basic

C) Acid and basic both

D) Neutral

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Atomic number $ 11\to Na\to Na_2O $

$ Na_2O+H_2O\to \underset{(base)}{\mathop{2NaOH}} $