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Chemistry Classification of Elements and Periodicity Periodic Trends And Properties of The Elements Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

Li resembles Mg due to diagonal relationship which is attributed to

A
Nearly same atomic and ionic size
B
Same value of electron affinity
C
Penetration of subshells
D
Identical effective nuclear charge

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Since Li and Mg have nearly same atomic and ionic size, their ionic potential i.e., charge/size ratio is same. This shows diagonal relationship.

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