Which of the Following Generalizations Cannot Be Made with Regard

question 155

Multiple Choice

Which of the following generalizations cannot be made with regard to reactions of alkali metals? (The symbol M represents any one of the alkali metals.)

• A)M (s) + O₂ (g) → MO₂ (s)
• B)2M (s) + 2H₂O (l) → 2MOH (aq) + H₂ (g)
• C)2M (s) + H₂ (g) → 2MH (s)
• D)2M (s) + Cl₂ (g) → 2MCl (s)
• E)2M (s) + S (s) → M₂S (s)

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