NEETChemistrys Block Elements
Why are lithium salts commonly hydrated and those of the other alkali ions usually anhydrous?
Options
- ALithium ions have a higher charge density.
- BLithium ions have a smaller ionic radius.
- CLithium ions have a lower charge density.
- DLithium ions have a larger ionic radius.
Correct answer
B. Lithium ions have a smaller ionic radius.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) Lithium ions have a smaller ionic radius.