A diagonal relationship is found between which pair of the following elements?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Li and Mg.
A diagonal relationship is observed between Lithium (Li) and Magnesium (Mg). This is because they exhibit similar properties, despite being in different groups on the periodic table, due to the effect of diagonal relationships.
In the periodic table, elements diagonally opposite each other in the same period (row) often display some similarities in their chemical properties.
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Li and Mg: Lithium (Li) is an alkali metal in Group 1, while magnesium (Mg) is an alkaline earth metal in Group 2. However, they share some similarities, such as the formation of hard salts.