Which of the Following Statements About Lithium Is False

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about lithium is false?

• A)Lithium reacts with oxygen to produce lithium peroxide.
• B)The commercial source of lithium is the ore spodumene.
• C)Lithium metal is obtained by electrolysis of lithium chloride.
• D)Lithium reacts with water to produce lithium hydroxide and hydrogen gas.
• E)Lithium is commonly used as the anode in batteries.

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