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Question
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
Options
Li+ has minimum degree of hydration among alkali metal cations.
The oxidation state of K in KO2 is +1
Sodium is used to make Na/Pb alloy
MgSO4 is readily soluble in water
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Solution
Li+ has minimum degree of hydration among alkali metal cations.
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