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The correct order of reducing character of alkali metals is

A

`Rb lt K lt Na lt Li`

B

`Li lt Na lt K lt Rb`

C

`Na lt K lt Rb lt Li `

D

`Rb lt Na lt K lt Li`

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The correct Answer is:
C

Li has the most negative `E^(@)` values of other alkali metals become more and more negative as we , move down the group from Na to Rb. Thus , option (c) is correct .
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