Alkali metals react with water vigorously to form hydroxides and dihydrogen. Which of the following alkali metals reacts with water least vigorously ?

Question

Alkali metals react with water vigorously to form hydroxides and dihydrogen. Which of the following alkali metals reacts with water least vigorously ? (A) Li (B) Na (C) K (D) Cs

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Li reacts with water least vigorously due to small size and very high hydration energy.

Q. Alkali metals react with water vigorously to form hydroxides and dihydrogen. Which of the following alkali metals reacts with water least vigorously ?

$L i$

$N a$

$K$

$C s$

$L i$ reacts with water least vigorously due to small size and very high hydration energy.