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s-Block Elements: Exception MCQ

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Question

Lithium shows anomalous behavior mainly due to its:

  1. A
    small size and high polarizing power
    Correct
  2. B
    high metallic radius
  3. C
    d-orbitals
  4. D
    low hydration enthalpy

Correct answer

small size and high polarizing power

Explanation

Lithium differs sharply from the rest of group 1.

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