Q10 / 60 · JEE Advanced 2009 (Paper 1) · Chemistry

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

  • Correct answer
    A
    $\mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{O}_2$
  • Correct answer
    B
    $\mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{O}$
  • C
    $\mathrm{NaO}_2$
  • D
    $\mathrm{NaOH}$

Solution

Sodium on heating in air forms both normal oxide and peroxides.

Hence, the correct answer is options: 'A', 'B'.

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