The correct set from the following in which both pairs are in correct order of melting point is :
1. LiF > LiCl ; MgO > NaCl
2. LiCl > LiF ; NaCl > MgO
3. LiF > LiCl ; NaCl > MgO
4. LiCl > LiF ; MgO > NaCl
An alkaline earth metal 'M' readily forms water-soluble sulphate and water-insoluble hydroxide. Its oxide MO is very stable to heat and does not have rock-salt structure. The alkaline earth metal M is-
1. Mg
2. Be
3. Sr
4. Ca
Both lithium and magnesium display several similar properties due to the diagonal relationship. However, the one which is incorrect is:
| 1. | Both form nitrides |
| 2. | Nitrates of both Li and Mg yield NO2 and O2 on heating |
| 3. | Both form basic carbonates |
| 4. | Both form soluble bicarbonates |
Beryllium and aluminum exhibit many properties which are similar. But, the two elements differ in:
1. Exhibiting maximum covalency in compounds.
2. Forming polymeric hydrides.
3. Forming covalent halides.
4. Exhibiting amphoteric nature in their oxides.