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QJEEM21Ch8950: JEE Main 2021 Chemistry - Class 11 JEEM21Ch8950 Solution: Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion…
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Lithium salts are hydrated.
Reason (R) : Lithium has higher polarising power than other alkali metal group members.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Assertion (A) : Lithium salts are hydrated.
Reason (R) : Lithium has higher polarising power than other alkali metal group members.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Multiple Choice Options
- A Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
- B (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
- C (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.
- D Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Step-by-Step Verified Solution
Lithium salts are hydrated due to high hydration energy of Li+
Li+ due to smallest size in IA group has highest polarizing power.
Li+ due to smallest size in IA group has highest polarizing power.