Question

Which of the following does not illustrate the anomalous properties of lithium ?

• A. Li is much softer than the outer group 1 metals
• B. The mpt and bpt of lithium are comparatively high
• C. Lithium form nitride $Li_3N$ unlike group 1 elements
• D. The ion of $Li^+$ and its compounds are heavily hydrated than those of the rest of the group

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Li is much softer than the outer group 1 metals

Answer 2

Li is much harder than the other group 1 metals