Question:

Which of the following is not correct ?

Updated On: Jun 8, 2022
  • \({2Li2O ->[heat][673K] Li2O2 + 2Li}\)

  • \({2K2O ->[heat][673K] K2O2 + 2K}\)

  • \({2Na2O ->[heat][673K] Na2O2 + 2Na}\)

  • \({2Rb2O ->[heat][673K] Rb2O2 + 2Rb}\)

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Solution and Explanation

Lithium does not form peroxide.
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Concepts Used:

Group 1 Elements

Group one of alkali metals is s-block elements with just one electron in their s-orbital. They are are alkali metals. They are named so because of the alkaline nature of the hydroxides and oxides.

Alkali metals are characterized by one s-electron in the valence shell of their atoms.

Alkali metals have a corresponding [Noble gas] ns1 electronic configuration. They occupy the first column of the periodic table. Alkali elements are:

  • Lithium(Li)
  • Sodium(Na)
  • Potassium (K)
  • Rubidium (Ru)
  • Cesium (Cs)
  • Francium (Fr)

They have occupied successive periods from first to seven. Francium is a radioactive element with very low half-life.

Electronic Configuration:

  • Alkali metals have one electron in their valence shell.
  • The electronic configuration is given by ns1. For example, the electronic configuration of lithium is given by 1ns1 2ns1.
  • They tend to lose the outer shell electron to form cations with charge +1 (monovalent ions).

This makes them the most electropositive elements and due to the same reason, they are not found in the pure state.