S Block Elements Question 286

Question: As the alkaline earth metals (except Be) tend to lose their valence electrons readily they act as

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Options:

A) Weak oxidising agent

B) Weak reducing agent

C) Strong oxidising agent

D) Strong reducing agent

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Second group elements are show strong reducing properties but less Ist group element show less.