The chemistry of lithium is very similar to that of magnesium even though they are placed…

Chemistry · NEET · NTA ExamsClassification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

The chemistry of lithium is very similar to that of magnesium even though they are placed in different groups.  Its reason is:
  1. Both are found together in nature
  2. Both have similar electronic configurations
  3. Both have nearly the same atomic radii, electronegativities and charge densities
  4. all of the above

Answer

(C) Both have nearly the same atomic radii, electronegativities and charge densities

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