Question

Assertion (A): Alkali metals do not form dipositive ions.

Reason (R): After loss of one electron alkali metals achieve a stable electronic configuration of noble gases.

Options

• Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

• Both A and are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

• A is true but R is false

• A is false but R is true

Answer 1

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A