The Sblock Elements Ques 39

39. Which one of the alkali metals, forms only, the normal oxide, $M_2 O$ on heating in air?

(a) $Rb$

(b) $K$

(c) $Li$

(d) $Na$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 39.(c)

Solution:

(c) All the alkali metals when heated with oxygen form different types of oxides for example lithium forms lithium oxide $(Li_2 O)$, sodium forms sodium peroxide $(Na_2 O_2)$, while $K, Rb$ and $Cs$ form their respective superoxides.



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