Which of the following can be used to extinguish a fire caused by alkali metals?

  • A
    $CCl_4$
  • B
    Sand
  • C
    Water
  • D
    Kerosene

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The strongest reducing agent among the following is:

Comment on each of the following observations:
$(a)$ The mobilities of the alkali metal ions in aqueous solution are
$Li^{+} < Na^{+} < K^{+} < Rb^{+} < Cs^{+}$
$(b)$ Lithium is the only alkali metal to form a nitride directly.
$(c)$ $E^{\circ}$ for $M^{2+}_{(aq)} + 2e^{-} \longrightarrow M_{(s)}$ (where $M = Ca, Sr$ or $Ba$) is nearly constant.

The stability of peroxides and superoxides of alkali metals increases as we go down the group. Explain giving reasons.

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Write the general chemical reaction that shows the dissolution of an alkali metal in liquid ammonia.

Which of the following is the strongest reducing agent?

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