Q.

Which is more stable among the following ?

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a

Li+

b

K+

c

Cs+

d

Na+

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Larger the cation has more stable than smaller cation. The reason is if the cation to be small in size then it will undergo polarizability effect by the nucleus.

Hence, Li+gets polarized and it has been distorted of its shape.

But large cation Cs+does not undergo any distortion. Hence, Cs+is more stable than the other cations are given.

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