S Block Elements Question 68
Question: When sodium is heated with moist air, then the product obtained is
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Options:
A) $ Na_2O $
B) $ NaOH $
C) $ Na_2CO_3 $
D) $ Na_2O_2 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
$ 2Na+\frac{1}{2}O_2\xrightarrow{\text{moist air}}Na_2O $
$ Na_2O+2H_2O\xrightarrow{{}}2NaOH+H_2 $ .