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In the given reaction, the oxide of sodium is :
(4Na+O22Na2O
Na2O+H2O2NaOH)

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acidic
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basic
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amphoteric
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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.

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