NEETChemistrys Block Elements
Which of the following is a correct reason for the resemblance between lithium and magnesium in some of their properties?
Options
- AThey both have the same number of valence electrons.
- BThey form insoluble halides in ethanol.
- CThey share the same period in the periodic table.
- DThey both have similar atomic and ionic radii and a similar charge-to-radius ratio.
Correct answer
D. They both have similar atomic and ionic radii and a similar charge-to-radius ratio.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (D) They both have similar atomic and ionic radii and a similar charge-to-radius ratio.