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All compounds of alkali metals are easily soluble in water but lithium compounds are more soluble in organic solvents. Explain.

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Alkali metal compounds are ionic in nature and hence soluble in water. In the case of Lithium, its small size and high polarizing power give it a covalent character making it soluble in organic solvents.

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