All alkali metals are _____________.

Reducing agents

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Oxidising agents

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Both oxidising and reducing agents

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None

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Solution

The correct option is A Reducing agents
Alkali metals have electropositive character and low ionization enthalpies. Hence they can easily donate electrons. Hence they are good Reducing agent.

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