Alkali metals in each period have
- ASmallest size
- BLowest ionization potential
- CHighest ionization potential
- DHighest electronegativity
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On dissolving a moderate amount of sodium metal in liquid $NH_3$ at low temperature,which one of the following does not occur?
Identify the correct statements from the following.
$A$: Alkali metals are strong reducing agents.
$B$: $KO_2$ is a diamagnetic oxide.
$C$: Hydration enthalpy of $Li^{+}$ is the highest among alkali metal ions.
$A$: Alkali metals are strong reducing agents.
$B$: $KO_2$ is a diamagnetic oxide.
$C$: Hydration enthalpy of $Li^{+}$ is the highest among alkali metal ions.
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