Metals having $n s^{1}$ as the valence electronicconfiguration :

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 $n s^{1}$ . They are highly electropositive elements with low ionization energies. They act as strong reducing agents.

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