Final answer:
Oxygen does not normally react with sodium hydroxide to form nitrogen dioxide. Instead, sodium peroxide reacts with water to produce sodium hydroxide and hydrogen peroxide. Nitrogen dioxide reacts with water to form nitrous and nitric acids, not through reaction with sodium hydroxide directly.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student appears to have a misconception regarding the reaction between Oxygen (O₂) and Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH). None of the reactions provided in the multiple-choice options correctly describe the reaction between these two substances; O₂ does not react with NaOH under normal conditions. However, sodium peroxide (Na₂O₂), which is a different compound, reacts with water to form NaOH and hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂). Also, Nitrogen Dioxide (NO₂), which is mentioned in the question, normally forms acids when reacting with water. Specifically, NO₂ would react with water to form a mixture of nitrous acid (HNO₂) and nitric acid (HNO₃) in cold water, or HNO₃ and nitric oxide (NO) in warm water. The creation of these acids from NO₂ is a result of the disproportionation reaction.
A correct understanding of these reactions is important for grasping broader concepts in chemistry such as redox reactions and acid-base chemistry.