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Which of the following statements best explains why all compounds of alkali metals are easily soluble in water but lithium compounds are more soluble in organic solvents?

Options

  1. AAlkali metals have larger atomic sizes, leading to stronger interactions with water molecules.
  2. BLithium ions have a smaller ionic radius, making them more soluble in organic solvents.
  3. CAlkali metals have higher electronegativities, favoring solubility in polar solvents like water.
  4. DLithium compounds possess stronger ionic bonds, necessitating organic solvents for dissolution.

Correct answer

B. Lithium ions have a smaller ionic radius, making them more soluble in organic solvents.

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (B) Lithium ions have a smaller ionic radius, making them more soluble in organic solvents.

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