S Block Elements Question 282

Question: If $ Na $ is heated in presence of air, it forms

[AFMC 2002]

Options:

A) $ Na_2CO_3 $

B) $ Na_2O_2 $

C) $ Na_2O $

D) Both b and c

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

When $ Na $ is heated in presence of air or oxygen, $ Na $ burns to form sodium oxide and sodium peroxide.