Consider the ions Li+,Na+,Be2+,andMg2+. Which two are close to one another in size ?
A
Li+ and Na+
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B
Be2+ andMg2+
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C
Be2+ and Li+
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D
Li+ and Mg2+
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Solution
The correct option is DLi+ and Mg2+ Li+ and Mg2+ have similar sizes (76 pm and 72 pm respectively). Similar sizes leads to similarity between lithium and magnesium which is known as diagonal relationship.