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Chemistry S and P - Block Elements (S - Block Elements Not In Syllabus ) Electronic Configuration and Physical Properties of Alkali Metals Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Which of the following electronic configuration in the outermost shell is characteristics of alkali metals ?

A
(n – 1)s 2 p 6 ns 2
B
(n – 1) s 2 p 6 d 10 ns 1
C
(n – 1)s 2 p 6 ns 1
D
ns 2 p 6 d 1

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The correct answer is:
C

Alkali metals have general electronic configuration = [ inert gas ] ns 1 or (n–1) s 2 p 6 ns 1 .

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