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The alkali metals form salt like hydrides by the direct synthesis at elevated temperature. The thermal stability of these hydrides decreases in which of the following orderA. NaH `gt` LiH `gt` KH `gt` RbH `gt` CsHB. LiH `gt` NaH `gt` KH `gt` RbH `gt` CsHC. CsH `gt` RbH `gt` KH `gt` NaH `gt` LiHD. KH `gt` NaH `gt` LiH `gt` CsH `gt` RbH. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B As the size of the alkali metal ion increases, lattice energy decreases and hence, the stability of the corresponding metal hydride decreases. |
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