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As compared to lithium, sodium reacts qu...

As compared to lithium, sodium reacts quickly with water because

A

Its molecular weight is less

B

it is stronger electronegative

C

It is stronger electropostive

D

It is a metal

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C
On moving down the group electropositive character increases.
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