Which of the following statements concerning alkali metals is true ?
A. They are powerful oxidation agents
B. They are powerful reducing agents
C. They have no oxidising or reducing property
D. They are both oxidising and reducing agents.
A. They are powerful oxidation agents
B. They are powerful reducing agents
C. They have no oxidising or reducing property
D. They are both oxidising and reducing agents.
Correct Answer – B
Due to low I.E. these can loose valence electrons with ease and hence act as good reducing agents.