Although lithium and magnesium resemble each other in properties due to diagonal relationship, the following statement which is not correct is-

Options

A. both of them form nitride compound
B. hen nitrates of both Li and Mg are heated, `NO_2 and O_2` are obtained
C. both of them form basic carbonate salt
D. both of them form soluble bicarbonate salt

Answer

C

Explanation

Magnesiumn forms basic bicarbonate salt `[3MgCO_3. Mg(OH)_2. 3H_3O]` whereas lithium forms carbonate salt `[Li_2CO_3]`. Li cannot form any basic bicarbonates.