AP EAMCET2005Chemistrys Block Elements
Sodium is heated in air at 300^ C to form X . X absorbs CO ₂ and forms Na ₂ CO ₃ and Y . Which of the following is Y ?
Options
- AH ₂
- BO ₂
- CH ₂ O ₂
- DO ₃
Correct answer
B. O ₂
Step-by-step solution
The reaction is as follows gathered 2 Na + O ₂ 300^ C sodium peroxide ( X ) Na ₂ O ₂ 2 Na ₂ O ₂+2 CO ₂ 2 Na ₂ CO ₃+ O ₂ gathered (Y) Sodium peroxide is used in the purification of air in submarines because it combines. with CO ₂ to give O ₂ .