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What happens when SiO2 reacts with NaOH?

A
Sodium silicate is formed
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Glass is formed
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Na4Si is formed
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Does not give any reaction
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Solution

The correct option is A Sodium silicate is formed
Silicon dioxide reacts as a weak acid with a strong base.

SiO2 reacts with hot and concentrated sodium hydroxide to form sodium silicate (Na2SiO3) and water.

SiO2+NaOHNa2SiO3+H2O

So, the correct option is ( A )

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