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Lithium forms Li2O while other alkali metals form peroxides and super oxides because:

A
ionisation potential of Li is more
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hydration energy of Li is more
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the smaller Li+ ion cannot stabilize the larger peroxide or super oxide ion
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both A & B
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Solution

The correct option is C the smaller Li+ ion cannot stabilize the larger peroxide or super oxide ion
The lithium ion is small in size. it cannot stablize larger peroxide or superoxide ion. Thus when burnt in air, lithium forms the monoxide and others form peroxides or superoxides.

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