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In what ways lithium shows similarities to magnesium in its chemical behaviour?
Chemistrys Block ElementsNEET
Options:
  • A Both lithium and magnesium readily form covalent compounds with non-metals.
  • B Both lithium and magnesium have similar atomic radii.
  • C Both lithium and magnesium readily lose electrons to form positively charged ions.
  • D Both lithium and magnesium have high electronegativities compared to other elements in their respective groups.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Both lithium and magnesium readily lose electrons to form positively charged ions.
Correct Option is : (C)
Both lithium and magnesium readily lose electrons to form positively charged ions.

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