S Block Elements Question 258

Question: Which of the following reacts with water with high rate

[AFMC 1995]

Options:

A) $ Li $

B) $ K $

C) $ Na $

D) $ Rb $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

$ 2Rb+2H_2O\to 2RbOH+H_2 $

$ \xrightarrow{Li<Na<K<Rb<Cs} $ As we go down the group reactivity with $ H_2O $ increases.