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JEE Advanced · Chemistry · 11. s Block

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

  1. A \(\mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{O}_2\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{O}\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{NaO}_2\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{NaOH}\)
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(B) \(\mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{O}\)

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