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Potassium is --------, ----------- and -...

Potassium is --------, ----------- and --------- than sodium.

A

lighter, softer and more reactive

B

heavier, softer and less reactive

C

lighter, harder and more reactive

D

None of the above.

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The correct Answer is:
A
Due to weaker metallic bonding in K as compared to Na.
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