Which alkali metal produces exclusively the normal oxide upon reacting with oxygen?

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18 Mar 2019
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Among alkali metals, lithium uniquely forms only the normal oxide (Li2O) when it reacts with oxygen, whereas other alkali metals tend to form peroxides or superoxides.

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