Alkali metals react with water vigorously to form hydroxides and dihydrogen. Which of the following alkali metals reacts with water least vigorously?
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a
Li
b
Na
c
K
d
Cs
answer is A.
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Detailed Solution
M + 2H2O → MOH + 1/2 H2↑Reactivity with H2O Reactivity with water increases,As the size of alkali metal increasesReason: As the size of alkali metal increases Electron losing tendency increases and hence reactivity increases→ Therefore "Li" is the least reactive with water