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Both lithium and magnesium display several similar properties due to the diagonal relationship; however, the one which is incorrect, is :
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Q. Both lithium and magnesium display several similar properties due to the diagonal relationship; however, the one which is incorrect, is :
JEE Main
JEE Main 2017
The s-Block Elements
A
Both form nitrides
8%
B
Nitrates of both $Li$ and $Mg$ yield $NO_2$ and $O_2$ on heating
18%
C
Both form basic carbonates
65%
D
Both form soluble bicarbonates
9%
Solution:
Mg forms basic carbonate
$3 MgCO _{3} \cdot Mg ( OH )_{2} \cdot 3 H _{2} O$ but no such basic carbonate is formed by Li.