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A metal on combustion in excess air forms X . X upon hydrolysis with water yields H2O2 and O2 along with another product. The metal is:
Chemistrys Block ElementsJEE MainJEE Main 2019 (12 Jan Shift 1)
Options:
  • A Na
  • B Mg
  • C Li
  • D Rb
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Rb
K, Rb and Cs form super oxides on reaction with excess air

Rb+O2RbO2 (excess)

2RbO2+2H2O2RbOH+H2O2+O2

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