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Alkali metals are strong reducing agents because

A

These are metals

B

These are monovalent

C

Theie ionic radii large

D

Of low IP value

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  • Assertion (A): Alkali metals are strong reducing agents. Reason (R ): They have only one electron to be lost form their valence shells.

    A
    If both (A) and (R ) are correct and (R ) is the correct explanation of (A).
    B
    If both (A) and (R ) are correct, but (R ) is not the correct explanation of (A).
    C
    If (A) is correct, but (R ) is incorrect.
    D
    If (A) is incorrect, but (R ) is correct.

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    A
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    B
    large ionic radii
    C
    high enthalpy of hydration
    D
    low potential value

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    A
    low ionisation energy
    B
    large ionic radii
    C
    high enthalpy of hydration
    D
    low potential value

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