KCET2014ChemistrySolutions
A metallic oxide reacts with water to form its hydroxide, hydrogen peroxide and also liberates oxygen. The metallic oxide could be
Options
- A( O K O ₂ )
- B( Na ₂ O ₂ )
- C( CaO )
- D( Li ₂ O )
Correct answer
A. ( O K O ₂ )
Step-by-step solution
Potassium Superoxide react with water to produce potassium hydroxide, hydrogen peroxide and oxygen. This reaction takes place at a temperature near ( 0^ C ). Whereas, other metal oxide reacts with water but does not produce peroxide. ( 2 KO ₂+2 H ₂ O 2 KOH + H ₂ O ₂+ O ₂ ) Reaction of other metal ( Na ₂ O ₂+2 H ₂ O 4 NaOH (a q)+ O ₂(g) ) ( CaO + H ₂ O Ca ( OH )₂ ) ( Li ₂ O + H ₂ O 2 LiOH )