Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding metals?

Question

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding metals?

I. Form basic oxides

II. Good reducing agents

III. High electronegativity

IV. High ionization energy

1. A. Only I, II (Correct answer)
2. B. Only III and IV
3. C. Only I, II and IV
4. D. Only II, III and IV

Correct Answer

Option A — Only I, II

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Only I, II.

Key Points

• Metals form basic oxides (I: correct) and are good reducing agents (II: correct).
• Metals have LOW electronegativity (III: incorrect) and LOW ionization energy (IV: incorrect).