The word 'alkali' used for alkali metals indicates:

  • A
    Ash of the plants
  • B
    Metallic nature
  • C
    Silvery lustre
  • D
    Active metal

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Assertion $(A)$: $K$, $Rb$, and $Cs$ form superoxides.
Reason $(R)$: The stability of the superoxides increases from $K$ to $Cs$ due to the decrease in lattice energy.
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The correct statements are:
$I$. The low solubility of $LiF$ is due to its high lattice enthalpy.
$II$. $LiBr$ is soluble in acetone.
$III$. $LiCl$ is soluble in pyridine.
$IV$. The order of melting points of alkali metal halides is $MF > MCl > MBr > MI$.

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