10.31. Which one of the following alkali metals gives hydrated salts?
(a) Li (b) Na (c) K (d) Cs (Intermediate)
10.31. Which one of the following alkali metals gives hydrated salts?
(a) Li (b) Na (c) K (d) Cs (Intermediate)
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1 Answer
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(a) Li
Li+ is the smallest in size and thus, has the highest charge density and hence attracts the water molecules more strongly to form hydrated salts.
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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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