Which of the following Statements are correct for alkali metal Compounds
i) Super oxides are paramagnetic in nature
ii) The basic strength of hydroxides increases down the group
iii) Alkali metal carbonates thermal stability increases down the group
iv) Thermal stability of alkali metal hydrides increase down the group.

Question

Which of the following Statements are correct for alkali metal Compounds

i) Super oxides are paramagnetic in nature

ii) The basic strength of hydroxides increases down the group

iii) Alkali metal carbonates thermal stability increases down the group

iv) Thermal stability of alkali metal hydrides increase down the group.

Infinity Learn · Accepted Answer

Super Oxide ion paramagnetic due to presence of unpaired electron π$$2p*$$ orbitalDown the group thermal stability of carbonates of IA increasesDown the group metallic character increases and basic strength of hydroxides increasesThermal stability of Metal Hydrides decreases

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