s-Block ElementsHard
Question
What happens when sodium metal is heated to a temperature 350oC in excess of dry air containing carbon dioxide gas ?
Options
A.Na2O2 is formed.
B.Na2O is formed.
C.First Na2O2 is formed which then converts in to Na2CO3.
D.First NaO2 is formed which then converts into Na2CO3.
Solution
2Na + O2 
Na2O2 ; 2Na2O2 + 2CO2 → 2Na2CO3 + O2.
Na2O2 ; 2Na2O2 + 2CO2 → 2Na2CO3 + O2.Create a free account to view solution
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