Which of the following statements is $NOT$ correct?

  • A
    All alkali metals are silvery white.
  • B
    Density of potassium is less than sodium.
  • C
    Compounds of group-$1$ elements are diamagnetic.
  • D
    Melting point of group-$1$ elements increases down the group.

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