Which of the following statements is not true regarding alkali metals

The alkali metals exhibit only +1 oxidation state

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The alkali metals have high chemical reactivity

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Since the alkali metals have good tendency to lose s – electron, they behave as strong oxidizing agents

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The alkali metals die slove in liquid ammonia to give blue coloured solutions

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The correct option is C Since the alkali metals have good tendency to lose s – electron, they behave as strong oxidizing agents

Behave as strong reducing agents

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