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Statement 1: Na2O adopts structure similar to that of CaF2 but positions of positive and negative ions are reversed.

Statement 2: The structure of Na2O is also called spinal structure. 

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a
Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true and the statement 2 is the correct explanation of the statement 1.
b
Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of the statement 1.
c
Statement 1 is true but Statement 2 is false.
d
Statement 1 is false but Statement 2 is true.
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Correct option is C

Na2O structure is also known as antifluorite structure.It follows 4 : 8 type of arrangement.Co.No. of Na+= 4, T.H.V's are occupied by Na+ ions  Co.No. of O-2= 8, ccp, O-2ions follows fcc arrangement.

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