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Question
‘E’ is an element which reacts with oxygen to form an oxide E2O. An aqueous solution of E2O turns red litmus blue, so:
i. What is the nature of oxide E2O ?
ii. Write the name of element ‘E’.
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Solution
(i) The nature of oxide E2O is basic.
(ii) The name of the element 'E' is sodium.
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