Question
Question: Alkali metals cannot be extracted by reduction of their oxides and other compounds because....
Alkali metals cannot be extracted by reduction of their oxides and other compounds because.
A
Alkali metals are strong reducing agents
B
Alkali metals have low ionisation enthalpy
C
Alkali metals have high lattice enthalpy
D
Alkali metals are strongly basic in nature.
Answer
Alkali metals are strong reducing agents
Explanation
Solution
Alkali metals are strong reducing agents hence cannot be obtained by reduction of their oxides or other compounds.