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The compound(s) formed upon combustion of sodium metal in excess air is (are)
Q. The compound(s) formed upon combustion of sodium metal in excess air is (are)
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The s-Block Elements
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A
N
a
2
O
2
56%
B
N
a
2
O
29%
C
N
a
O
2
13%
D
N
a
O
H
3%
Solution:
When sodium metal is burnt in excess of air, mainly sodium peroxide
(
N
a
O
2
)
with little sodium oxide
(
N
a
2
O
)
are formed