Single Choice

Sodium burns in excess air to give mainly:

A$$Na_{2}O$$
B$$NaO_{2}$$
C$$Na_{2}O_{2}$$
Correct Answer
D$$NaH$$

Solution

Sodium burns in excess air to form peroxide ($$Na_2O_2$$).

$$2Na\ + O_2\ \xrightarrow { } Na_{ 2 }O_{ 2 }$$


SIMILAR QUESTIONS

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Caustic alkalis are corrosive.

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Why is sodium metal kept under kerosene oil ?

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