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What happens when sodium amalgam is treated with water?(a) Sodium sulfate is formed(b) Sodium carbonate is formed(c) Sodium Hydroxide is formed(d) Sodium bicarbonate is formedThe question was asked in exam.My question is based upon s-Block Elements topic in division s-Block Elements of Chemistry – Class 11

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Correct ANSWER is (c) Sodium HYDROXIDE is formed

Explanation: In the electrolytic process, which involves Nelson CELL and castner kellner cell, the sodium amalgam is TREATED with water to give sodium hydroxide, hydrogen gas, and mercury. Sodium amalgam is formed when sodium metal discharges at the mercury cathode COMBINING with mercury.



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