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The correct order of stability for the following superoxides is:

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KO2>RbO2>CsO2
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RbO2>CsO2>KO2
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CsO2>RbO2>KO2
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KO2>CsO2>RbO2
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Solution

The correct option is C CsO2>RbO2>KO2
Larger the size of the cation, more is the stability of superoxides, because a larger cation can allow O22 to react with O2 to form superoxide.

The correct stability order for superoxide is :
CsO2>RbO2>KO2

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