Which alkali metal does not exhibit photoelectric effect:

Lithium

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Potassium

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Cesium

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Sodium

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Solution

The correct option is A
Lithium

Lithium has high ionization energy. So, it does not lose its electrons easily and hence does not exhibit photoelectric effect.

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