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Problem
Which of the following statement is incorrect?
(1) The atomic radius of Na is greater than that of Mg
(2) Metallic bond of Mg is stronger than the metallic bond in Na
(3) Melting and boiling points of Mg are greater than those of Ca
(4) Mg and Ca are the most abundant elements amongst the alkaline earth metals