JEE Main 2017 — S Block Elements Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2017 (Offline)
Question
Both lithium and magnesium display several similar properties due to the diagonal relationship; however,
the one which is incorrect, is :
Choose an option
Show full solutionCorrect option: D
Correct answer
Dboth form basic carbonates
Step-by-step explanation
Mg can form basic carbonate like
3MgCO3 . Mg(OH)2 . 3H2O
While Li can not.
3MgCO3 . Mg(OH)2 . 3H2O
While Li can not.
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