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The valency of elements in group I A is:
  1. 0
  2. 3
  3. 1
  4. 2

A
0
B
1
C
2
D
3
Solution
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Alkali metals (IA) have ns1 configuration.
They have the tendency to lose one electron and hence, show +1 oxidation state.
Therefore, valency is 1.

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