Q.

The nature of the aqueous solution of CsO2 is ______________.

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a

Basic

b

Amphoteric 

c

Acidic

d

Neutral

answer is A.

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Aqueous solution of CsO2 is basic in nature.
If we make an aqueous solution of CsO2 we get CsOH, O2 and H2O2  as the end products of the reaction. Here CsOH is basic in nature as metal hydroxides are always basic in nature. So, the whole solution will become basic in nature.
CsO2(s) + H2O(l)  CsOH(aq) + O2(g) + H2O2(aq)
 

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