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Q. What is the best description of the change that occurs when $Na_2O(s)$ is dissolved in water ?

AIEEEAIEEE 2011The s-Block Elements

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$O^{2-} \left(base\right) + H_{2}O \left(acid\right) \to OH^{-} \left(C.B\right) + OH^{-} \left(C.A.\right)$
$O2^-$ acts as Lewis base.