Question

name the factors responsible for the anamolus behaviour of lithium

Answer 1

Anomalous behaviour of Lithium is due to

1) very small size of lithium atom and its ions.

2) higher polarising power of Li+ resulting in increased covalent character of its compounds which is responsible for their solubility in organic solvents.

3) comparatively high ionization enthalpy and low electropositive character of lithium as compared to other alkali metals.

4) non availability of d orbitals in its valence shell

5) strong inter metallic bonding