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Alkali metals are not characterized by their:

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high electropositive character
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high reduction potentials
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low melting points
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high solubility in liquid ammonia at 33C
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Solution

The correct option is B high reduction potentials
Alkali metals are not characterized by their high reduction potentials. Alkali metals are characterized by their low reduction potentials. They are powerful reducing agents and readily loses electrons.

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