10.22. Why are lithium salts commonly hydrated and those of the other alkali ions usually anhydrous?
10.22. Why are lithium salts commonly hydrated and those of the other alkali ions usually anhydrous?
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Li+ can polarize water molecules easily than the other alkali metal ions because of its small size.
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Li+ has the highest hydration enthalpy.
Hence it is most hydrated
Therefore, Correct order of hydrated radii is Cs+ < Rb+ < K+ < Na+ < Li+
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