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Substances like _________ and _________ react with oxygen at room temperature to form their basic oxide.


A

carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide

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silicon, germanium

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carbon, sulphur

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D

sodium, magnesium

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Solution

The correct option is D

sodium, magnesium


Na + O2 → 2Na2O

Sodium Oxygen Sodium oxide

Na2O + H2O → 2NaOH

Sodium Water Sodium hydroxide

oxide

2Mg + O2 → 2MgO

Magnesium Oxygen Magnesium oxide

MgO + H2O → Mg(OH)2

Magnesium Water Magnesium hydroxide

oxide


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