Q. How many of the following statements is (are) not correct for alkali metals?
(I) They always exist in oxidation state in their compounds.
(II) Their ions are coloured and paramagnetic in nature.
(III) The alkali metal cations have a strong tendency to get hydrated
(IV) Each alkali metal atom is the smallest atom in its period

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Answer: 2

Solution:

(II, IV)