Solid bicarbonates (hydrogen carbonates) are formed by most alkali metals, but there is one notable exception in Group 1 that only exists in aqueous solution. Which metal fails to form a solid bicarbo

Question

Solid bicarbonates (hydrogen carbonates) are formed by most alkali metals, but there is one notable exception in Group 1 that only exists in aqueous solution. Which metal fails to form a solid bicarbonate, and why?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: D. Lithium bicarbonate () cannot be isolated as a solid. The exceptionally small ion has very high polarizing power and cannot stabilize the large ion in a solid crystal lattice. It exists only in solution.

💡 Solution & Explanation

Practice 22,000+ questions like this