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QJEEM17Ch1700: JEE Main 2017 Chemistry - Class 11 JEEM17Ch1700 Solution: Both lithium and magnesium display several similar properties…

Both lithium and magnesium display several similar properties due to the diagonal relationship; however, the one which is incorrect, is :

Multiple Choice Options

  • A both form soluble bicarbonates
  • B both from nitrides
  • C nitrates of both Li and Mg yield NO2 and O2 on heating
  • D both form basic carbonates

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

Mg can form basic carbonate like

3MgCO3 . Mg(OH)2 . 3H2O

While Li can not.

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