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Which of the following statements is cor...

Which of the following statements is correct?

A

Alkali metals are less electropositive than alkaline earth metals

B

The alkaline earth metals are denser and harder than alkali metals

C

The alkali metals are denser and harder than alkaline earth metals

D

The first ionziation potential of alkali metals is more than that of alkaline earth metals

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The correct Answer is:
B
Because these have small size and are closely packed in the crystal lattice.
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