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The compounds(s) formed upon combustion of sodium metal in excess air is/are

A

`Na_(2)O_(2)`

B

`Na_(2)O`

C

`NaO_(2)`

D

`NaOH`

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The correct Answer is:
A, B
Sodium when heated in dry air, first forms sodium oxide, then sodium peroxide.
`2Na+(1)/(2)O_(2)overset(Delta)rarr Na_(2)O+(1)/(2)O_(2)overset(Delta)rarr Na_(2)O_(2)`
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