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Question

When mixture of slaked lime and sodium peroxide is compressed :

A

Na2O, CaO and H2O are formed.

B

NaO2 , H2O and CaO are formed.

C

NaOH and CaO2 are formed.

D

NaOH and CaO are formed.

Answer

NaOH and CaO2 are formed.

Explanation

Solution

Ca(OH)2 + Na2O2 $\overset{\quad compressed\quad}{\rightarrow}$ CaO2 + 2NaOH.