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Which one of the following alkali metals gives hydrated salts?

A

`Li`

B

`Na`

C

`K`

D

`Cs`

Text Solution

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a. Among alkali metal ions, `Li^(o+)` is the smallest.Therefore, it has the highest charge density and hence attracts the water molecules more strongly than any other alkali metal cation. Thus, option (a) is correct.
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