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The alkali metals are soft due to-...

The alkali metals are soft due to-

A

Because they have weak metallic bond

B

Because they have loe boiling point

C

Because they have weak covalent bonds

D

Because they are less denser elements

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  • The alkali metals are strong reducing agents due to:

    A
    low ionisation energy
    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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    presence on only one valence electron
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