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Standard XII

Chemistry

Reaction with Metals

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The correct order of stability for the following superoxides is

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

Super oxide stability increases with increase in size of cation.

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The correct order of stability for the following superoxides is

The correct option is C CsO2 > RbO2 > KO2 Super oxide stability increases with increase in size of cation.

The correct option is C
CsO2 > RbO2 > KO2

Super oxide stability increases with increase in size of cation.