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The chemistry of lithium is very much si...

The chemistry of lithium is very much similar to that of magnesium even though they are placed in different groups. The reason is:

A

Both have nearly the same size

B

The ratio of their charge and size is nearly the same

C

Both have similar electronic configuration

D

Both are found together in nature

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B
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