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Alkali metals react with water vigorously to form hydroxides and dihydrogen. Which of the following alkali metals reacts with water least vigorously ?

A

Li

B

Na

C

K

D

Cs

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Lithium is least reactive as it has high ionisation energy and high heat of atomisation.
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