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Metals having ns1 as the valence electronicconfiguration :

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act as strong oxidizing reagent
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are highly electronegative
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are highly electropostive
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have a first ionization potential of more than 10 eV/atom
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Solution

The correct option is C are highly electropostive
Alkali metals have valence electronic configuration ns1. They are highly electropositive elements with low ionization energies. They act as strong reducing agents.

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