NEETChemistrys Block Elements
What is the chemical equation for the reaction of sodium amalgam with water to produce sodium hydroxide?
Options
- A2Na + 2H 2 O → 2NaOH + H 2
- BNaOH + Hg → Na + Hg 2 O
- C2Na-amalgam + 2H 2 O → 2NaOH + 2Hg + H 2
- DNa + 2H 2 O → NaOH + H 2
Correct answer
C. 2Na-amalgam + 2H 2 O → 2NaOH + 2Hg + H 2
Step-by-step solution
Sodium amalgam reacts with water to produce sodium hydroxide, mercury, and hydrogen gas.