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Chemical Reactivity (Group 1)

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Which one of the following alkali metal is highly reactive ?

A

Li

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B

Cs

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C

K

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Na

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Solution

The correct option is B Cs
The reactivity of alkali metals increases down the group due to their larger size and low ionization enthalpy. Thus Cs is highly reactive among alkali metals. Hence correct option is b.

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