Question

S-block elements never occur free in nature due to their :

• A. high electropositive nature.
• B. high electronegative nature.
• C. small size.
• D. less number of electrons.

Answer 1

The correct option is A high electropositive nature.

S-block elements never occur free in nature due to their high electropositive nature. Due to their high electropositive nature, they easily lose its electron and readily react with other elements leading to the formation of compounds.

Hence, option A is correct.