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When LiNO3 is heated, it gives oxide, Li2O, whereas other alkali metal nitrates decompose to give corresponding :

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nitrite
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peroxide
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both nitrite and oxide
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none of these
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Solution

The correct option is A nitrite
Due to the small size of Li+, it is very polarizing and favours the formation of LiO2.
4LiO32Li2O+4NO2+O2
While other alkali metal nitrates decomposes to give corresponding nitrite.
NaNO3ΔNaNO2+12O2

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