Q. Which of the following properties of lithium does not show diagonal relationship with magnesium?
A) Formation of $Li^{+}$ ion
B) Formation of ${Li}_{3}N$
C) Solubility of ${LiHCO}_{3}$
D) Thermal decomposition of ${Li}_{2}{CO}_{3}$
Explanation
(a)
Formation of $Li^{+}\left( M^{+} \right)$ ion is the property of first group elements, i.e., alkali metals, not that of second group elements.
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