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Na + H2O Na2O + H2
In this reaction, what can you say about water?


A

Water is being reduced.

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Water is acting as an acid.

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Water is acting as an acid and it is being reduced.

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Cannot be determined.

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Solution

The correct option is C

Water is acting as an acid and it is being reduced.


Since sodium displaces hydrogen, water is acting like an acid. Since, hydrogen is being removed from water, it is being reduced.


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