Lithium shows similarities to magnesium in its chemical behaviour because

  • A
    Similar size,greater electronegativity and similar polarizing power.
  • B
    Similar size,same electronegativity and lower polarizing power.
  • C
    Similar size,same electronegativity and similar high polarizing power.
  • D
    None of these.

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