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The similarity in the properties of alka...

The similarity in the properties of alkali metals is due to

A

Their same atomicity

B

Similar outer shell configuration

C

Same energy of outer shell

D

Same principal quantum number of outer shell

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B
Outer electronic configuration: ns.
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