Which anion forms when lithium reacts with oxygen at room temperature?
AOzonide ion
BOxide ion
CPeroxide ion
DSuperoxide ion
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Oxide ion
Small Li+ polarises larger peroxide and superoxide anions until they break down, leaving only the oxide.
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