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Q. The compound(s) formed upon combustion of sodium metal in excess air is (are)

IIT JEEIIT JEE 2007The s-Block Elements

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When sodium metal is burnt in excess of air, mainly sodium peroxide $ (NaO_2) $ with little sodium oxide $ (Na_2O) $ are formed