NEETChemistrys Block Elements
Comment on the following observation: Lithium is the only alkali metal to form a nitride directly.
Options
- AThis is due to the smaller size and higher charge density of lithium.
- BThis is because lithium has the highest atomic number in the alkali metal group.
- CThis is a result of the higher electronegativity of lithium compared to other alkali metals.
- DThis is due to the higher ionization energy of lithium.
Correct answer
A. This is due to the smaller size and higher charge density of lithium.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (A) This is due to the smaller size and higher charge density of lithium.