Which of the following metal is highest electropositive ( metallic) in nature?
A
Be
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B
Rb
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C
Mn
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D
Mg
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Solution
The correct option is B Rb
Generally all the alkali and alkaline-earth metal are electropositive in nature. Whereas the p-block elements like O, Cl, C, N are electronegative elements.
The most electropositive element among the given elements is Rb
thus, Option B is correct.
Note: alkali metals are more electropositive than alkaline-earth metal