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Two elements A and B have similar chemical properties. They don't form solid hydrogencarbonates, but react with nitrogen to form nitrides. A and B, respectively, are :
Chemistrys Block ElementsJEE MainJEE Main 2020 (02 Sep Shift 2)
Options:
  • A Na and Rb
  • B  Na and Ca
  • C Cs and Ba
  • D Li and Mg
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Li and Mg
Li and Mg do not form solid bicarbonate. But react with N2 to give nitrides. Both of them have similar properties due to diagonal relationship.
6 Li+N2Δ 2 Li3N
3 Mg+N2ΔMg3N2

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