Q. Which of the following does not illustrate the anomalous properties of lithium?
A) Li is much softer than the other group first metals
B) The m.p. and b.p. of Li are comparatively high
C) Li forms a nitride ${Li}_{3}N$ unlike group first metals
D) The ion of Li and its compounds are more heavily hydrated than those of the rest of the group elements
Explanation
(a)
Li is much softer than the other group first metals. Actually, Li is harder than other alkali metals
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