NEET2012Chemistrys Block ElementsActual
Which one of the alkali metals, forms only, the normal oxide, M ₂ O on heating in air?
Options
- ARb
- BK
- CLi
- DNa
Correct answer
C. Li
Step-by-step solution
Li is the alkali metal which forms only normal oxide Li ₂ O when heated in air. 2 Li + 1 2 O ₂ Li ₂ O Sodium, when heated in air, forms peroxide while heavier alkali metals form superoxide as the major product.