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Why sodium forms peroxide but Potassium forms superoxide?

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Answered by Harsha7177
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The atomic size of lithium is very small therefore it can form bond with one oxygen atom. As the size of atom increases, its holding capacity also increases. Therefore Sodium can form peroxide besides oxide and Potassium forms superoxide besides oxide and peroxide.

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