Alkali metals react with water to form hydroxides and release hydrogen gas. This is because:

  • A
    Their position in the electrochemical series is much higher than hydrogen due to their high oxidation potential.
  • B
    Their position in the electrochemical series is much lower than hydrogen due to their low oxidation potential.
  • C
    Their ionization potential is much lower than other elements.
  • D
    They possess only one electron in their outermost shell.

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