When potassium is reacted with water which compound(s) is are formed preferentially?

Options

A. `K_(2)O`
B. `KO_(2)`
C. both`k_(2)O` and `KO_(2)`
D. `K_(2)O_(2)`

Answer

B

Explanation

Due to large size of Potassium (K) atom, it preferentially accomodate and form the bonds with two small oxygen atoms to give `KO_(2)` . Hence, `KO_(2)` the preferential product when potassium react with water.