Which gas is evolved when sodium metal reacts with water?

Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Hydrogen

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Carbon-dioxide

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Solution

The correct option is C
Hydrogen

Sodium metal on reaction with water gives sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas.

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