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Lithium salts are mostly hydrated . Why ?

A

maximum ionisation enthalpy

B

maximum degree of hydration of `Li^(+)`

C

maximum hygroscopic nature

D

maximum chemical reactivity

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B
`Li^(+)` has maximum degree of hydration due to smallest size in the group hence its salts are mostly hydrated.
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