Join the Most Relevant JEE Main 2025 Test Series & get 99+ percentile! Join Now
Search any question & find its solution
Question: Answered & Verified by Expert
Among the statements (1) – (4), the correct ones are
(1) Lithium has the highest hydration enthalpy among the alkali metals.
(2) Lithium chloride is insoluble in pyridine.
(3) Lithium cannot form ethynide upon its reaction with ethyne
(4) Both lithium and magnesium react slowly with H2O
Chemistrys Block ElementsNEET
Options:
  • A (1), (2) and (4) only
  • B (1) and (4) only
  • C (2) and (3) only
  • D (1), (3) and (4)
Solution:
1046 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: (1), (3) and (4)
Lithium has the highest hydration enthalpy among the alkali metals due to its small size.
Lithium chloride is covalent in nature so it’s soluble in non-polar solvent.
Lithium and Magnesium react slowly with H2O .

Looking for more such questions to practice?

Download the MARKS App - The ultimate prep app for IIT JEE & NEET with chapter-wise PYQs, revision notes, formula sheets, custom tests & much more.