In the given reaction, the oxide of sodium is : (4Na+O2→2Na2O Na2O+H2O→2NaOH)
A
acidic
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B
basic
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C
amphoteric
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D
neutral
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Solution
The correct option is C basic Sodium is an alkali metal. The oxide of sodium is basic in nature, since metallic oxides are basic in nature. It reacts with water to form caustic soda, which is a base.