A balanced reaction between sodium and water to produce sodium hydroxide is given by :
Na+2H2O→2NaOH+H2
Na+H2O→2NaOH
2Na+H2O→2NaOH+H2
2Na+2H2O→2NaOH+H2
A
Na+H2O→2NaOH
B
2Na+H2O→2NaOH+H2
C
2Na+2H2O→2NaOH+H2
D
Na+2H2O→2NaOH+H2
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Metallic sodium reacts rapidly with water to form sodium hydroxide and releases hydrogen gas. The balanced chemical equation is ,
2Na+2H2O→2NaOH+H2 So the correct option is B
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