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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 yield `NO_2` and `O_2` on heating

D

Both form basic carbonates

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The correct Answer is:
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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