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Published on: August 13, 2026
Which of the following does not illustrate the anomalous properties of lithium
A
The melting point and boiling point of 
are comparatively high
are comparatively high
B
is much softer than the other group I metals
C
forms a nitride 
unlike group I metals
D
The ion of 
and its compounds are more heavily hydrated than those of the rest of the group
and its compounds are more heavily hydrated than those of the rest of the group
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
is much softer than the other group I metals. Actually 
is harder then other alkali metals
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