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ChemistryRedox ReactionsJEE Main

Alkali metals have high oxidation potential and hence, they behave as [Kerala CEE 2003]

Answer: (C)

Solution

A high (standard) oxidation potential means a species is readily oxidised, i.e. it readily loses electrons to reduce something else, which is the defining behaviour of a reducing agent, not an oxidising agent (A). While alkali metal compounds can be

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