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Na + O2 Y

Y + H2O Z

The commercial name of Z is _________.


A

Caustic potash

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B

Caustic Soda

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Natrium Hydroxide

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Potassium hydroxide

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Solution

The correct option is B

Caustic Soda


When sodium oxide reacts with water, sodium hydroxide is formed. This is commonly known as caustic soda

4Na + O2 2Na2O

Na2O + H2O 2NaOH

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