Which of the following alkali metals doesn't give ethynide on reacting with ethyne?
A
Li
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B
Na
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C
K
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D
Rb
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Solution
The correct option is A Li Lithium doesn't form ethynide on reacting with ethyne. All other alkali metals gives ethynide on reacting with ethyne. This is due the anomalous behaviour of Li.