Question

Select the correct statements :
(i) $$C{s^ + }$$  is more highly hydrated than the other alkali metal ions
(ii) Among the alkali metals $$Li,Na,K$$   and $$Rb,$$  lithium has the highest melting point
(iii) Among the alkali metals, only lithium forms a stable nitride by direct combination with nitrogen

A. (i), (ii) and (iii)
B. (i) and (ii)
C. (i) and (iii)
D. (ii) and (iii)  
Answer :   (ii) and (iii)
Solution :
Amongst alkali metal ions, $$Li\,ions$$   are highly hydrated.

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Releted Question 1

A substance absorbs $$C{O_2}$$  and voilently reacts with water. The substance is

A. $$CaC{O_3}$$
B. $$CaO$$
C. $${H_2}S{O_4}$$
D. $$ZnO$$
Releted Question 2

Calcium is obtained by

A. electrolysis of molten $$CaC{l_2}.$$
B. electrolysis of solution of $$CaC{l_2}$$  in water.
C. Reduction of $$CaC{l_2}$$  with carbon.
D. roasting of limestone.
Releted Question 3

A solution of sodium metal in liquid ammonia is strongly reducing due to the presence of

A. sodium atoms
B. sodium hydride
C. sodium amide
D. solvated electrons
Releted Question 4

The hydration energy of $$M{g^{ + + }}$$  is larger than that of :

A. $$A{l^{3 + }}$$
B. $$N{a^ + }$$
C. $$B{e^{ + + }}$$
D. $$M{g^{3 + }}$$

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