Consider the following statements 1 . C s + ion is more highly hydrated than other alkali metal ions 2 . Among the alkali metals Li, Na, K and Rb, Lithium (Li) has the highest melting point 3 . Among

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Consider the following statements 1 . C s + ion is more highly hydrated than other alkali metal ions 2 . Among the alkali metals Li, Na, K and Rb, Lithium (Li) has the highest melting point 3 . Among the alkali metals, only lithium form a stable nitride by direct combination. O these statements

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L i + > N a + > K + > R b + > C s + (order of hydration) As size of cation increases, solvation decreases. L i due to its small size can form nitrides as it can stabilize the electron cloud of nitride ion.

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