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Alkali metals areA. strong reducing agentsB. strong oxidizing agentsC. both strong reducing and oxidizing agentsD. neither strong reducing nor strong oxidizing agents

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Due to their strong tendency to lose the `ns^(1)` electron on account of low ionization enthalpies (gas phase) and highly negative standard reduction potentials (aqueous solution).


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