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Which of the following does not illustrate the anomalous properties of lithium?

A

The m.p. and b.p. of Li are comparatively high

B

Li forms a nitride `Li_(3)N` unlike group 1 metals

C

Li is much softer than the other I group metals

D

`Li^(+)` ion and its compounds are more heavily hydrated than those of the rest of the group

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C
Amongst the alkali metals, Li has the smallest size and stong metallic bonding. Therefore it is much harder than the other group 1 metals.
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