Alkali metals react with water vigorously to form hydroxides and dihydrogen. Which of the following alkali metals reacts with water least vigorously?
(i) Li
(ii) Na
(iii) K
(iv) Cs
Alkali metals react with water vigorously to form hydroxides and dihydrogen. Which of the following alkali metals reacts with water least vigorously?
(i) Li
(ii) Na
(iii) K
(iv) Cs
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1 Answer
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This is a multiple choice type question as classified in NCERT Exemplar
Correct Option (i)
The reactivity of alkali metals increases on moving down the group. So, Li is least reactive. It will react with water least vigorously.
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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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