The metal that forms nitride by reacting directly with N 2 of air is:

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The metal that forms nitride by reacting directly with

N_{2}

of air is:

Chemistrys Block ElementsJEE MainJEE Main 2019 (09 Jan Shift 2)

Options:

A $L i$
B $R b$
C $C s$
D $K$

Solution:

1956 Upvotes Verified Answer

The correct answer is:

L i

Among the alkali metals, only lithium is able to form a stable nitride.

6 L i + N_{2} \to 2 L i_{3} N

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