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Published on: August 14, 2026
Consider the following statements.
I. 
ion is more highly hydrated than other alkali metal ions.
II. Among the alkali metals, only lithium forms a stable nitride by direct combination with nitrogen.
III. Among the alkali metals 
, the metal, 
has the highest melting point.
IV. Among the alkali metals 
, only 
forms peroxide when heated with oxygen.
Select the correct statement is
A
B
II
C
III
D
IV
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
is the only alkali metal which reacts directly with 
to give nitride 
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