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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · s Block Elements

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

  1. A The hydration enthalpies of alkali metal ions decrease down the group.
  2. B Lithium halides are some what covalent in nature.
  3. C Alkali metals react with water liberating oxygen gas.
  4. D \(\mathrm{KO}_2\) is paramagnetic.
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(C) Alkali metals react with water liberating oxygen gas.

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\(2 \mathrm{M}(s)+2 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O} \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{MOH}+\mathrm{H}_2(g)\) (Where \(\mathrm{M}=\) Alkali Metal)