Alkali metals react with water vigorously to form hydroxides and dihydrogen. Which of the following alkali metals reacts with water least vigorously?
Li
Na
K
Cs
A
Na
B
Cs
C
Li
D
K
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Li reacts with water least vigorously due to the small size and very high hydration energy.
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