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Q.

Lithium and magnesium in many respect behave in identical manner. Which of the following facts does not describe the correct behaviour of Li and Mg in comparison to the other alkali metals?

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a

Carbonates and hydroxides of Li and Mg decompose on heating to give oxides whereas those of other alkali metals remain unchanged on heating

b

Nitrates of Li and Mg decompose to give oxides on heating whereas those of other alkali metals decompose to give nitrites

c

LiCl and MgCl2 are soluble in alcohol whereas chlorides of other alkali metals are insoluble

d

Li and Mg give peroxides on heating with oxygen whereas the other alkali metals give oxides.

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Li and Mg form monoxide while other alkali metals form peroxides or superoxides.

Lithium reacts with oxygen to form lithium monoxide, Li2O, whereas other alkali metals react with oxygen to form peroxides (M2O2) and superoxides (MO2).

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