The correct order of the mobility of the alkali metal ions in aqueous solution is
- Rb+ > K+ > Na+ > Li+
- Li+ > Na+ > K+ > Rb+
- Na+ > K+ > Rb+ > Li+
- K+ > Rb+ > Na+ > Li+
Answer
(1) Rb+ > K+ > Na+ > Li+
Solution
As per NCERT, the alkali metal ions are highly hydrated, and the smaller the ion, the greater its extent of hydration.
So the extent of hydration is Li+ > Na+ > K+ > Rb+, and the hydrated ionic radius follows the same order, Li+ > Na+ > K+ > Rb+.
A larger hydrated ion moves more slowly in solution, the mobility order is reversed.
∴ Ionic mobility: Rb+ > K+ > Na+ > Li+
Answer: (1)