Two elements X and Y contain only one electron in the outer level. Element X is reactive and loses electron easily while element Y is relatively unreactive and non-corrosive. The elements X and Y respectively are:
A
Cs and Li
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B
Rb and Na
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C
Li and Cu
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D
Ag and Au
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Solution
The correct option is BLi and Cu Alkali metals (such as Li) and coinage metals (such as Cu), have one valence electron each and belong to groups IA and IB respectively. Alkali metals are highly reactive while coinage metals are very less reactive.