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Identify the most reactive element of group IA.

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Elements of group IA have 1 valence electron in their outermost shell. As we go down the group the electronic shells go on adding up.

As the atomic radius increases the pull on electrons decreases and are loosely bound and easy to remove.

Thus, the reactivity increases down the group.

R is most reactive.

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