Question

Which of the following statements is false regarding alkali metals?

• A. Alkali metals are soft and can be cut with the help of knife
• B. Alkali metals do not occur in free state in nature
• C. Alkali metals are highly electropositive elements
• D. Alkali metal hydrides are covalent in character

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Alkali metal hydrides are not covalent in nature. They are ionic in nature.