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Why the alkali metals become less metallic as we move down the group?

Option: 1

Because of the single electron in outermost shell.

 


Option: 2

Because of the large atomic size.


Option: 3

Because of the small atomic size.

 


Option: 4

Because of high energy of dissociation.


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As we go down the group the size of the atom increases and hence the outermost electron is very loosely bound and leads to less metallic interaction.

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