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[hscwav2012]

Is 2NaOH the same as 2Na(OH)₂

 

[Carrotsticks]

Nope.

If there did exist a substance called 2Na(OH)_2, then that would imply that the valency of Na is +2, not to mention the fact that we just made an OH- out of nowhere.

 

[Kimyia]

Nope.

If there did exist a substance called 2Na(OH)_2, then that would imply that the valency of Na is +2, not to mention the fact that we just made an OH- out of nowhere.

This. NaOH is correct, not Na(OH)2

 

[Alkanes]

Na has a charge of +1 and OH has a charge of -1. Only possible compound is NaOH.