Which of the following is a correct order of basicity?
2024
Which of the following is a correct order of basicity?
- A.
LiOH>NaOH>KOH>CsOH
- B.
LiOH>KOH>CsOH>NaOH
- C.
KOH>CsOH>NaOH>LiOH
- D.
CsOH>KOH>NaOH>LiOH
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Correct answer: D
For alkali metal hydroxides, basicity increases down the group. Therefore the correct order is CsOH > KOH > NaOH > LiOH.