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Q.

The alkali metals are low melting. Which of the following alkali metal is expected to melt if the room temperature rises to 300C?

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a

Na

b

K

c

Rb

d

Cs

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Li > Na > K > Rb > Cs . As the size increases interatomic attraction [Metallic bond strength] decreases and hence the energy required to break such bonds [attraction] decreases
Therefore, melting point decreases and "Cs" at room temperature [30°C] exists in liquid state
→ Alkali metals due to their large size,  possess weak interatomic attraction and hence they possess low melting points

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