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In the formation of sodium chloride, what is the half reaction for the loss of electrons by sodium?
ChemistryRedox ReactionsNEET
Options:
  • A 2 Na(s) → 2 Na+(g) + 2e-
  • B Cl2(g) + 2e- → 2 Cl-(g)
  • C 2 Na(s) + Cl2(g) → 2 Na+ Cl-(s)
  • D 2 Na(s) + 2e- → 2 Na+(g)
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The correct answer is: 2 Na(s) → 2 Na+(g) + 2e-
The passage provides the half reaction for the loss of electrons by sodium as 2 Na(s) → 2 Na+(g) + 2e-.

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