Question

"The difference in carbide formation property of $Li$ and $Na$ is such that $Li$ forms $L{i}_2{C}_2$ but $Na$ does not form carbide."
Answer whether the above statement is true or false.
If true enter 1, else enter 0.

Answer 1

The statement is true.

The difference in carbide formation property of $Li$ and $Na$ is such that $Li$ forms $L{i}_2{C}_2$ but $Na$ does not form carbide."

Lithium forms a carbide ($L{i}_2{C}_2$) similar to that of calcium. The other alkali metals do not form stable carbides, although they do react with the graphite form of carbon to give intercalation compounds.