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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · s Block Elements

Identify the correct statements from the following.

  1. A \(A, B\) only
  2. B \(A, C\) only
  3. C \(B, C\) only
  4. D \(A, B, C\)
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(B) \(A, C\) only

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( Alkali metals are strong reducing agents because after the removal of the only valence electron \(\left(n s^1\right)\) they can gain the electronic configuration of noble gases \((n-1) p^6\), that is more stable electronic configuration. \(\mathrm{KO}_2\) is paramagnetic oxide…