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Which of the following is not a property of group I elements?
Options
A they can be cut with a knife
B they have one valence electron
C they are highly electronegative
Correct Answer
D they react with water
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Group I elements have very low electronegativity (they are electropositive). They readily lose their valence electron, not gain.

Hint

Electronegativity decreases down Group I; they are the least electronegative elements.

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Course: CHM 101
Topic: CHM 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1061 of 1872
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