Q:
Which one of the following elements does not form solid hydrogen carbonate?
Answer & Explanation
Answer: D) Lithium
Explanation: Potassium bicarbonate (also known as potassium hydrogen carbonate or potassium acid carbonate) is the inorganic compound with the chemical formula KHCO3. It is a white solid
Sodium bicarbonate is a white solid that is crystalline, but often appears as a fine powder.
LiHCO3 is found in solution form while rest alkali metals hydrogen carbonates are solid due to the anomalous properties of Li and its diagonal relationship with the Mg.
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