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Alkali metals displace hydrogen from water forming bases due to the reason that

A

They are far above the hydrogen in electrochemical series based on oxidation potential

B

They are far below the hydrogen in electrochemical series based on oxidation potential

C

Their ionization potential is less than that of other elements

D

They contain only one electron in their outermost shell.

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The correct Answer is:
B
Alkali metals are below hydrogen in the electrochemical series based on oxidation potential (in series based on reduction potential, alkali metals are above hydrogen).
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