Both lithium and magnesium display several similar properties due to the diagonal relationship, however the one which is incorrect is ......

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1.	Both lithium and magnesium display several similar properties due to the diagonal relationship, however the one which is incorrect is ......
Answer» both form basic carbonates. both form soluble bicarbonates. both form nitrides. nitrates of both LI and MG yield`NO_(2)` and `O_(2)`on HEATING. SOLUTION :Carbonate of Mg is basic, but carbonate of Li does not have basic CHARACTERISTICS.