Which Is the Correct Oxidation Half-Reaction for the Following Equation $\rarr$

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which is the correct oxidation half-reaction for the following equation?
2 Na + 2 H₂O $\rarr$ 2 NaOH + H₂

• A)Na⁺¹ + e^-1 \(\rarr\) Na
• B)Na \(\rarr\) Na⁺¹ + e^-1
• C)2 H⁺¹ + 2 e^-1 \(\rarr\) H₂
• D)H₂ \(\rarr\) 2 H⁺¹ + 2 e^-1

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