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Question

Metals having $\text{n}{{\text{s}}^{\text{1}}}$ the valence electronic configuration:

A

are strong oxidising agents

B

are highly electronegative

C

are highly electropositive

D

have a first ionisation potential of more than 10 eV/atom

Answer

are highly electropositive

Explanation

Solution

$n{{s}^{1}}$ is the electronic configuration of $\text{I}-\text{A}$ group metals which are known as alkali metals. Alkali metals have a strong tendency to donate electrons and forms +ve ions means have highly electropositive character.