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Assertion: Elements of group 1 are called 'alkali metals'.
Reason: All the alkali metals react with water.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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The correct Answer is:
B
Group 1 elements are called alkali metals because they form hydroxids on reaction with water which are strongly alkaline in nature.
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