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ChemistryComplete s-blocks-block IAMedium2 minQB
ChemistryMediummultiple choice

Which of the following elements DO NOT react directly with nitrogen to form nitride -

Options:(select one or more)

Answer:
A, C, D
Solution:

Among alkali metals, only lithium (Li) reacts directly with nitrogen to form a stable nitride Li₃N.

Sodium (Na), Potassium (K) and Rubidium (Rb) do not react directly with nitrogen under normal conditions to form nitrides.

This is because Li⁺ is very small and has high lattice energy, making Li₃N stable.

Therefore, Na, K and Rb do not form nitrides directly.

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