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2009 · Shift 1 · Q1
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S Block Elements question

2009 · Shift 1 · Q1

JEE AdvancedChemistryS Block ElementsMultiple correct+4 / −2
The compound(s) formed upon combustion of sodium metal in excess air is (are)
  1. A
    Na2O2Na_2O_2Na2​O2​
  2. B
    Na2ONa_2ONa2​O
  3. C
    NaO2NaO_2NaO2​
  4. D
    NaOH
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Correct answer: A, B

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Analyze the reaction conditions: The question asks for the products formed when sodium metal (Na) undergoes combustion in excess air. Air is primarily composed of oxygen (~21%) and nitrogen (~78%), along with other gases like water vapor. Combustion refers to a high-temperature exothermic redox reaction between a fuel (sodium) and an oxidant (oxygen from the air).

  2. Recall the reactivity of alkali metals with oxygen: The nature of the oxide formed by an alkali metal upon reaction with oxygen depends on the specific metal. The stability of peroxide and superoxide ions increases down the group.

    • Lithium (Li) forms the simple oxide, Li2OLi_2OLi2​O.
    • Sodium (Na) primarily forms the peroxide, Na2O2Na_2O_2Na2​O2​.
    • Potassium (K), Rubidium (Rb), and Cesium (Cs) form superoxides, MO2MO_2MO2​.
  3. Identify the major product for sodium: When sodium is burned in an excess supply of air or oxygen, the principal product is sodium peroxide (Na2O2Na_2O_2Na2​O2​). The balanced chemical equation for this reaction is: 2Na(s)+O2(g)→ΔNa2O2(s)2Na(s) + O_2(g) \xrightarrow{\Delta} Na_2O_2(s)2Na(s)+O2​(g)Δ​Na2​O2​(s)

  4. Identify the minor product for sodium: While sodium peroxide is the major product in excess oxygen, some amount of the simple sodium oxide (Na2ONa_2ONa2​O) is also invariably formed as a minor product. This happens because the reaction might proceed in steps, or there might be localized regions with a limited supply of oxygen. The formation of sodium oxide occurs when the oxygen supply is limited: 4Na(s)+O2(g)→Δ2Na2O(s)4Na(s) + O_2(g) \xrightarrow{\Delta} 2Na_2O(s)4Na(s)+O2​(g)Δ​2Na2​O(s) Since the question asks for the "compound(s)" formed, we must include both the major and minor products of the reaction with oxygen.

  5. Evaluate the given options:

    • A: Na2O2Na_2O_2Na2​O2​ (Sodium peroxide): This is the major product of the combustion of sodium in excess air. Therefore, option A is correct.
    • B: Na2ONa_2ONa2​O (Sodium oxide): This is a minor product formed during the combustion of sodium in excess air. Therefore, option B is also correct.
    • C: NaO2NaO_2NaO2​ (Sodium superoxide): Sodium superoxide is not typically formed under these conditions. Its formation requires high pressure and temperature. Therefore, option C is incorrect.
    • D: NaOH (Sodium hydroxide): Sodium hydroxide can be formed if the primary products (Na2O2Na_2O_2Na2​O2​ and Na2ONa_2ONa2​O) react with moisture (water vapor) present in the air. Na2O+H2O→2NaOHNa_2O + H_2O \rightarrow 2NaOHNa2​O+H2​O→2NaOH Na2O2+2H2O→2NaOH+H2O2Na_2O_2 + 2H_2O \rightarrow 2NaOH + H_2O_2Na2​O2​+2H2​O→2NaOH+H2​O2​ However, NaOH is a secondary product of reaction with atmospheric moisture, not a direct product of combustion with oxygen. The question asks for the compounds formed upon combustion, which primarily refers to the reaction with oxygen. Therefore, option D is generally not considered a direct product of combustion.
  6. Conclusion: Based on the analysis, the compounds formed upon the combustion of sodium in excess air are sodium peroxide (Na2O2Na_2O_2Na2​O2​) as the major product and sodium oxide (Na2ONa_2ONa2​O) as a minor product. Thus, both options A and B are correct.

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