Among the statements (1) – (4), the correct ones are
$(1)$ Lithium has the highest hydration enthalpy among the alkali metals.
$(2)$ Lithium chloride is insoluble in pyridine.
$(3)$ Lithium cannot form ethynide upon its reaction with ethyne
$(4)$ Both lithium and magnesium react slowly with $H_{2} O$

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Lithium has the highest hydration enthalpy among the alkali metals due to its small size.
Lithium chloride is covalent in nature so it’s soluble in non-polar solvent.
Lithium and Magnesium react slowly with $H_{2} O$ .

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