Question:

When potassium is reacted with water, which compound $(S)$ is are formed preferentially?

Updated On: Jun 6, 2022
  • $K_2O $
  • $KO_2 $
  • Both $K_2O $ and $KO_2$
  • $K_2O_2$
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Due to large size of Potassium $(K)$ atom, it preferentially accomodate and form the bonds with two small oxygen atoms to give $KO _{2}$.

Hence, $KO _{2}$ is the preferential product when potassium react with water.
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