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The s-block Elements — Chemistry STD 11 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceChemistryThe s-block Elements1 Mark
MCQ
lkaline earth metals act as:
  • ✓
    reducing agents
  • B
    oxidising agent
  • C
    amphoteric
  • D
    acidic
✓

Answer

Correct option: A.
reducing agents
Alkaline earth metals are electropositive in nature and always undergo oxidation due to which the other reacting species undergo reduction and thus these metals act as reducing agents.

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