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A metallic oxide reacts with water to form its hydroxide hydrogen peroxide and also liberates oxygen. The metallic oxide could be :A. `CaO`B. `KO_(2)`C. `Li_(2)O`D. `Na_(2)O_(2)`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
The metal oxide is `KO_(2)`. It is potassium superoxide and reacts with water as follows:
`2KO_(2) + 2H_(2)O to 2KOH + H_(2)O_(2) + O_(2)`


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