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Certain characteristics lithium differ from those of other alkali metals, the main reason for this is

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Small size of lithium atom and `Li^(+)` ion

B

Extremely high electropositivity of Li

C

Greater hardness of Li

D

Hydration of `Li^(+)` ion.

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Li differ from other members of the group, mainly due to its small size.
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