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Why are lithium salts commonly hydrated and those of the other alkali ions usually anhydrous?
Chemistrys Block ElementsNEET
Options:
  • A Lithium ions have a higher charge density.
  • B Lithium ions have a smaller ionic radius.
  • C Lithium ions have a lower charge density.
  • D Lithium ions have a larger ionic radius.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Lithium ions have a smaller ionic radius.
Correct Option is : (B)
Lithium ions have a smaller ionic radius.

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