MHT CET Chemistry question

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Which of the following does not illustrate the anomalous properties of lithium?

(A)Li is much softer than the other group I metalsCorrect
(B)The melting point and boiling point of Li are comparatively high
(C)Li forms a nitride unlike group I metals
(D)The ion of Li and its compounds are more heavily hydrated than those of the rest of the group elements

Answer: (A)

Solution

Lithium is harder than the other alkali metals, so statement (a) is false and does not illustrate anomalous behaviour; the high melting

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