NEET2009Chemistrys Block ElementsActual
The correct order of stability of the superoxides is
Options
- AKO ₂> RbO ₂> CsO ₂
- BKO ₂> CsO ₂> RbO ₂
- CCsO ₂> RbO ₂> KO ₂
- DRbO ₂> CsO ₂> KO ₂
Correct answer
C. CsO ₂> RbO ₂> KO ₂
Step-by-step solution
Stability of superoxides increases with increase in size and electropositivity of the metal. Hence, the order is CsO ₂> RbO ₂> KO ₂ .