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Alkali metals lose electrons in ....

Alkali metals lose electrons in _______.

A

s-orbitals

B

p-orbitals

C

d-orbitals

D

f-orbitals

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The correct Answer is:
A
Because their valence electrons are present in s-orbitals
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