Alkali metals react with water vigorously to form hydroxides and dihydrogen. Which of the following alkali metals reacts with water least vigorously? (i) Li (ii) Na (iii) K (iv) Cs
Alkali metals react with water vigorously to form hydroxides and dihydrogen. Which of the following alkali metals reacts with water least vigorously? (i) Li (ii) Na (iii) K (iv) Cs

Answer: Option i)

The answer is  Li has a high hydrogen enthalpy. So its water reaction produces a lot of energy, which is used up infusion, vaporization, and ionization. So its water interaction is weaker.