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Sodium peroxide which is yellow solid , when exposed to air becomes white due to the formation ofA. `H_(2)O_(2)`B. `Na_(2)O`C. `Na_(2)O and O_(3)`D. `NaOH and Na_(2)CO_(3)`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
In presence of moisture and `CO_(2)` present in air , `Na_(2)O_(2)` is converted into NaOH and `Na_(2)CO_(3)` respectively both of which are white
`Na_(2)O_(2) + H_(2) O to 2 NaOH + H_(2)O_(2)`
`2 Na_(2) O_(2) + 2 CO_(2) to 2 Na_(2) CO_(3) + O_(2)`
or `Na_(2)O_(2) + H_(2)O + CO_(2) to Na_(2)CO_(3) + H_(2)O_(2)`


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