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The only oxidation state of alkali metal...

The only oxidation state of alkali metals in their compounds is

A

`+ 1`

B

`+ 2`

C

`- 1`

D

zero.

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The correct Answer is:
A
Alkali metals exhibit + oxidation state only.
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