JEE Main 2017 — s Block Elements Question with Solution
JEE Main 2017 (02 Apr)
Question
Both lithium and magnesium display several similar properties due to the diagonal relationship; however, the one which is incorrect is:
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Correct answer
DBoth form basic carbonate
Step-by-step explanation
Carbonate of magnesium is basic, sometimes appears as but that of lithium is not basic.
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