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Chemistry S and P - Block Elements (S - Block Elements Not In Syllabus ) Telangana & AP CET Previous Year Question (S - Block) Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

Alkali metals are powerful reducing agents because

A
they are metals
B
they are monovalent
C
their ionic radii are large
D
their ionisation energies are low

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D

Alkali metals have only one valence electron in their outermost shell. Due to low ionisation enthalpy get oxidised to reduces other compounds.

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