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Question
CBSEENSC10010972

Write the reaction that takes place when sodium oxide reacts with water. How will this solution behave towards phenophthalein and red litmus paper?

Solution

Na2O + H2O → 2NaOH(aq)

Sodium oxide in water gives sodium hydroxide solution. It is alkaline and turns phenolphthalein solution pink and red litmus paper to blue.