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

A

Both form soluble bicarbonates

B

Both form nitrides

C

Nitrates of both Li and Mg yeilds `NO_(2)` and `O_(2)` on heating

D

Both form basic carbonates

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D
Carbonate of Mg is basic in nature (many times occurs as `MgCO_(3). Mg(OH)_(2)`) but carbonate of Li is not
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