Which of the following statement is correct about the differences between Lithium metal and other alkali metals?
1
The melting and boiling points of Lithium are lower than the other alkali metals.
2
Lithium chloride is deliquescent and crystallizes as hydrate, while other metal chlorides do not form hydrates.
3
Lithium is the most reactive and the strongest reducing agent among all the alkali metals.
4
Lithium Nitrate when heated gives Lithium nitrite, while other alkali metal nitrates decompose to give the corresponding oxides.