Question

Choose incorrect option

• A. The electropositive character of alkali metals decreases with increase in atomic number.
• B. Lithium is a hard metal and cannot be cut with a knife
• C. Alkali metals are strong reducing agents
• D. Electronegativities of all alkali metals lie between 0.7 and 1.0

Answer 1

The correct option is A

The electropositive character of alkali metals decreases with increase in atomic number.

Options b, c and d are correct. Option a- The electropositive character of alkali metals increases with increase in atomic number.