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The alkali formed by the reaction of sodium with water is ____________.

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sodium oxide

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B

sodium carbonate

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C

sodium hydroxide

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sodium hydride

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Solution

The correct option is C
sodium hydroxide

An alkali also can be defined as a base that dissolves in water. Alkali formed by the reaction of sodium with water is sodium hydroxide. Metals like sodium and potassium react vigorously with water to release hydrogen gas and form the corresponding alkali.

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