Classification Of Elements And Periodicity In Properties Question 69
Question: Mg and Li are similar in their properties due to [AFMC 2004]
Options:
A) Same e/m ratio
B) Same electron affinity
C) Same group
D) Same ionic potential
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
$ L{{i}^{+}} $ and $ M{{g}^{+2}} $ ions have similar polarising power or ionic potential and therefore have similar properties. This type of relationship of the first element of a group with the second element of the next group is known as diagonal relationship.
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