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NEETChemistryRedox Reactions

Justify that the reaction: 2 Na(s) + H₂ (g) → 2 NaH (s) is a redox change.

Options

  1. ASodium is oxidized, and hydrogen is reduced.
  2. BSodium is reduced, and hydrogen is oxidized.
  3. CBoth sodium and hydrogen are oxidized.
  4. DBoth sodium and hydrogen are reduced.

Correct answer

B. Sodium is reduced, and hydrogen is oxidized.

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (B) Sodium is reduced, and hydrogen is oxidized.

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