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Which one of the alkali metals forms only the normal oxide, on heating in air?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

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Alkali metals react differently with oxygen based on their size:Lithium (): Forms mainly the normal oxide ().Sodium (): Forms the peroxide () as the major product.Potassium (), Rubidium (), Caesium (): Form superoxides ().The small size of stabilizes the small ion but cannot stabilize larger ions like or .

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Which one of the alkali metals forms only the normal oxide, on heating in air?
A
B
C
D

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