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Why superoxides of alkali metals are stable as we move down the group?

Option: 1

Because of their low hydration enthalpy


Option: 2

Because of low atomisation energy.


Option: 3

Because of high atomisation energy


Option: 4

Because of their large size.


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The lower alkali metals are large and can accommodate the large anions like superoxide anion easily. So, they have high coordination number and high lattice enthalpy.

 

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