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Extremely electropositive metals are present inin groups.

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IIA and IIIA

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B

IA and IIA

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IIIA and IVA

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IVA and VIIA

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Solution

The correct option is A IA and IIA
The elements of group $I A$ and $I I A$ easily lose electrons to attain inert gas configuration. Thus they have highly electropositive nature. Thus the correct answer is option B

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