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Sodium reacts vigorously with water to produce

Sodium reacts vigorously with water to produce
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  • A Sodium chloride (NaCl) and oxygen gas (O2)
  • B Sodium nitrate (NaNO3) and water (H2O)
  • C Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and hydrogen gas (H2)
  • D Sodium oxide (Na2O) and hydrogen gas (H2)
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
When sodium reacts with water, it undergoes a highly exothermic reaction, producing sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and hydrogen gas (H2).

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