Question

Does Lithium react with nitrites?

(a) yes

(b) no

(c) may be

(d) may not be

This question was addressed to me in examination.

This intriguing question comes from s-Block Elements topic in division s-Block Elements of Chemistry – Class 11

Answer 1

Right answer is (a) yes

For explanation I would say: Yes, Lithium which is unlike the other alkali metals, reacts with nitrogen to form the nitride six moles of lithium combine with one mole of a nitrogen atom, in order to form two moles of lithium nitride.