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Alkali metals are...

Alkali metals are

A

strong reducing agents

B

strong oxidizing agents

C

both strong reducing and oxidizing agents

D

neither strong reducing nor strong oxidizing agents

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The correct Answer is:
A
Due to their strong tendency to lose the `ns^(1)` electron on account of low ionization enthalpies (gas phase) and highly negative standard reduction potentials (aqueous solution).
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    C
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    D
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