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How does lithium behave when dropped into water?
AIt explodes violently
BIt sinks without reacting
CIt fizzes steadily
DIt does not react at all
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. It fizzes steadily
Lithium is the least reactive alkali metal, so it fizzes steadily while sodium and potassium may ignite.
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