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NEET · Chemistry · Redox Reactions
In the reaction 2 Na(s) + H 2 (g) → 2 NaH(s), which element...
In the reaction 2 Na(s) + H2(g) → 2 NaH(s), which element undergoes oxidation?
Options
- ASodium (Na)
- BHydrogen (H)
- CBoth Na and H
- DNeither Na nor H
Correct answer
A. Sodium (Na)
Step-by-step solution
Sodium (Na) starts with an oxidation state of 0 and ends with an oxidation state of +1 in NaH, indicating oxidation.