S Block Elements Question 76

Question: The alkali metals have low melting point. Which of the following alkali metal is expected to melt if the room temperature rises to $ 30{}^\circ C $ -

Options:

A) Na

B) K

C) Rb

D) Cs

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

[d] The melting point of alkali metals decreases from Li to Cs as cohesive force decreases with increase in atomic size. Melting point of $ Cs=302Ki.e., $

$ 29{}^\circ C $ .