NEET Chemistry · Hard

s-Block Elements: Anomalous behavior MCQ

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Anomalous behaviorHardQuestion 36022

Question

Unlike other alkali metal carbonates, Li2_2CO3_3:

  1. A
    decomposes on heating
    Correct
  2. B
    is highly stable to heat
  3. C
    is strongly basic in solution only
  4. D
    contains peroxide ion

Correct answer

decomposes on heating

Explanation

Lithium resembles magnesium in this respect.