Guess whether elements of group 1[I A] are strong oxidizing/reducing agents, as they are electron donors/acceptors.

oxidizing, donors

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oxidizing, acceptors

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reducing, donors

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Solution

The correct option is D reducing, donors
Group I(A) elements have $n s^{1}$ configuration. As they have incomplete octet, they are reactive metals and have the tendency to lose electron, so they are good reducing agents.

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Guess whether elements of group 1[I A] are strong oxidizing/reducing agents, as they are electron donors/acceptors.

The correct option is D reducing, donorsGroup I(A) elements have ns1 configuration. As they have incomplete octet, they are reactive metals and have the tendency to lose electron, so they are good reducing agents.

The correct option is D reducing, donors
Group I(A) elements have $n s^{1}$ configuration. As they have incomplete octet, they are reactive metals and have the tendency to lose electron, so they are good reducing agents.