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Identify the incorrect statement from the following:

  1. A
    Alkali metals react with water to form their hydroxides
  2. B
    The oxidation number of in is .
  3. C
    Ionisation enthalpy of alkali metals decreases from top to bottom in the group.
  4. D
    Lithium is the strongest reducing agent among the alkali metals.

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

1. Alkali metals form hydroxides and with water. Correct.2. Incorrect statement: In Potassium superoxide (), Potassium is an alkali metal and always has an oxidation state of . The superoxide ion is , where the average oxidation state of Oxygen is .3. IE decreases down the group due to size increase. Correct.4. Li is the strongest reducing agent due to high hydration enthalpy. Correct.

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Identify the incorrect statement from the following:
A
Alkali metals react with water to form their hydroxides
B
The oxidation number of in is .
C
Ionisation enthalpy of alkali metals decreases from top to bottom in the group.
D
Lithium is the strongest reducing agent among the alkali metals.

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