Question

Statement 1 : $Na_2O$ adopts structure similar to that of $CaF_2$ but positions of positive and negative ions are reversed.
Statement 2 : The structure of $Na_2O$ is also called spinal structure.

• A. If both Statement $1$ and Statement $2$ are true and the statement $2$ is the correct explanation of the statement $1$
• B. If both Statement $1$ and Statement $2$ are true but statement $2$ is not the correct explanation of the statement $1$
• C. If Statement $1$ is true but Statement $2$ is false
• D. If Statement $1$ is false but Statement $2$ is true

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$Na_2O$ structure is also known as antifluorite structure.