MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Mains ChemistryInorganic Chemistrys- Block 3.0General

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

A.Li✓ Correct
B.Na
C.K
D.Cs
Explanation

Alkali metals reacts with water to produce metal hydroxides and dihydrogen. Out of alkali metals, lithium reacts least vigorously to produce metal hydroxide. This is due to small size and high polarization of lithium.

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