Q19 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2021 (19 Aug Shift 1) · Chemistry

Assertion (A): K, Rb and Cs form superoxides
Reason (R): The stability of superoxides increases form K to Cs due to decrease in lattice energy.

  • A
    Both A and R are true and R is a correct explanation for A
  • B
    Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation for A
  • Correct answer
    C
    A is true, R is false
  • D
    A is false, R is true

Solution

K, Rb, Cs form superoxides when they are burnt in the air.

As we down the group then the size of atom from K to Cs increases so that the lattice energy decreases hence the stability of superoxide also decreases.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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