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A metal on combustion in excess air forms X. X upon hydrolysis with water yields \(\mathrm{H_2O_2}\) and \(\mathrm{O_2}\) along with another product. The metal is :

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Only the large alkali metals (K, Rb, Cs) form superoxides MO2 in excess air; superoxides give both H2O2 and O2 on hydrolysis.
Updated On: Nov 5, 2026
  • Rb
  • Mg
  • Na
  • Li
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Li forms mainly the normal oxide Li2O, Na forms the peroxide Na2O2, Mg forms MgO (and some Mg3N2), while Rb forms the superoxide RbO2 in excess air.
Hydrolysis of the superoxide: \(\mathrm{2RbO_2 + 2H_2O \rightarrow 2RbOH + H_2O_2 + O_2}\), giving H2O2 and O2 together with another product (RbOH).
For comparison, \(\mathrm{Na_2O_2 + 2H_2O \rightarrow 2NaOH + H_2O_2}\) gives no O2.
Answer: (1) Rb
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