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Alkali metals are strongly _____________(a) neutral(b) electropositive(c) electronegative(d) non-metallicThe question was asked in semester exam.Question is taken from s-Block Elements topic in chapter s-Block Elements of Chemistry – Class 11

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Right option is (b) electropositive

To EXPLAIN I would SAY: Due to LOW ionization enthalpies, alkali METALS are strongly electropositive or metallic in NATURE and electropositive nature increases from Lithium to caesium due to decrease in ionization enthalpy.



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