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Why are alkaline earth metals good reducing agents

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Answered by RPriyanka1820
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I can't understand the question.

Answered by BeepBeepImaSheep
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Answer:

Alkaline Earth metals have 2 valence electrons.

It is easier for the alkaline earth metals to lose 2 electrons than gain 6 to fulfill octet rule.

Thus,they bring about reduction.

(Also large atom size causes the atom to lose electrons easily)


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