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In view of their low ionisation energies, the alkali metals are

A

weak oxidizing agents

B

strong reducing agents

C

strong oxidizing agents

D

weak reducing agents

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B
Due to low ionization energies, alkali metals possess a strong tendency to lose electrons. Hence, they act as strong reducing agents.
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