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What is the best description of the change that occurs when `Na_(2)O(s)` is dissolved in water ?

A

Oxide ion accepts sharing in a pair of electrons

B

Oxide ion donates a pair of electrons

C

Oxidation number of oxygen increases

D

Oxidation number of sodium decreases

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A
`Na_(2)O+H_(2)Oto2NaOH`
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