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Question
How will you prove that oxide formed by burning sodium is basic in nature?
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Solution
The sodium oxide dissolves in water to form sodium hydroxide, which turns red litmus paper blue. Hence, sodium oxide is basic in nature.
Na2O + H2O → NaOH
Sodium oxide Water Sodium hydroxide
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