Sodium chloride gives a golden yellow flame in a Bunsen burner. What can be inferred from this?

  • A
    Low ionization energy of sodium
  • B
    Photosensitivity of sodium
  • C
    Sublimation of metallic $Na$ into yellow vapor
  • D
    Emission of absorbed energy as radiation in the ultraviolet region

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