Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Medium-Class 11
What is the half-reaction for the oxidation of sodium in a redox reaction?
A
2 Na (s) → 2 Na+ (g) + 2e–
B
Na (s) + e– → Na– (g)
C
2 Na (s) + 2e– → 2 Na (g)
D
Na (s) → Na+ (g) + e–
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The correct half-reaction for the oxidation of sodium indicates that sodium loses electrons, represented as 2 Na (s) → 2 Na+ (g) + 2e–, as described in the NCERT context.
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