Medium MCQ +4 / -1

Which of the following is NOT an anomalous property of lithium?

  1. A Hardest and highest melting point among alkali metals
  2. B Forms Li₂O not Li₂O₂ with oxygen
  3. C Forms Li₂CO₃ which decomposes on heating
  4. D Forms mostly ionic hydride Correct answer

Solution

Li forms predominantly covalent hydride unlike other alkali metals. Options a, b, c are all anomalous Li properties.

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: s-Block Elements · Topic: Anomalous Properties of Li and Be

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