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Published on: August 13, 2026
Two metals 
and 
having similar ionic radii, react with oxygen to give only monoxides and react with nitrogen to give nitrides. Then, 
and 
respectively are
A
and 
B
and 
C
and 
D
and 
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
among group- 1 metals and 
of group- 2 metals have similar ionic radii 
and 
react with oxgen to give monoxide 
and 
respectively with nitrogen they give 
and 
respectively.
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