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Chemically, group I elements are very re...

Chemically, group I elements are very reactive and tarnish rapidly in air due to the formation of

A

oxides

B

hydroxides

C

carbonates

D

all of these

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The correct Answer is:
D
With `O_(2)(g)`, oxides are formed which in turn react with moisture in the air to form hydroxides. By absorbing `CO_(2)`, hydroxides turn into carbonates:
`M(s)overset(O_(2))toM_(2)O overset(H_(2)O)toMOHoverset(CO_(2))to M_(2)CO_(3)`
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