All compounds of alkali metals are easily soluble in water but lithium compounds are more soluble in organic solvents. Explain.

All compounds of alkali metals are easily soluble in water but lithium

1.	All compounds of alkali metals are easily soluble in water but lithium compounds are more soluble in organic solvents. Explain.
Answer» SOLUTION :Smallest size of `LI^(+)`ion and high polarizing power give it the COVALENT CHARACTER therefore, lithium compounds are covalent and soluble in organic solvents whereas, other alkali metal compounds are ionic and soluble in water.