Question

Elements of the IA group are strong reducing agents. Why?

Answer 1

1. Elements of the IA ( Alkali metals) group have only one valence electron in the valence shell.
2. So, they easily lose and attain the nearest noble gas configuration and are more stable.
3. Therefore they act as a strong reducing agent.
4. Example :Lithium( $\mathrm{Li}$), Potassium($\mathrm{K}$), Caesium($\mathrm{Cs}$), etc.