Single Answer MCQ
Q-00019166
What is the skeletal equation for the reaction of sodium with chlorine gas?
1
Na + Cl2 → NaCl
2
Na + 2Cl → NaCl2
3
2Na + Cl2 → 2NaCl
4
2Na + 2Cl → NaCl2
Answer and Solution
Answer
A. Na + Cl2 → NaCl
Solution:
The correct skeletal equation is Na + Cl2 → NaCl, as it represents the simplest form of the reactants producing products without coefficients. The others have improper ratios.
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