NEET2014Chemistrys Block ElementsActual
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
Options
- ALi ⁺ has minimum degree of hydration.
- BThe oxidation state of K in KO ₂ is +1 .
- CNa is used to make a Na / Pb alloy.
- DMgSO ₄ is readily soluble in water.
Correct answer
A. Li ⁺ has minimum degree of hydration.
Step-by-step solution
The hydration enthalpies of alkali metal ions decreases with increase in ionic sizes Hence, the order is Li ⁺> Na ⁺> K ⁺> Rb ⁺> Cs ⁺ . Therefore, Li ⁺ has maximum degree of hydration.