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Apart from water, what other proton donors can alkali metals react with?

Options

  1. AGaseous ammonia and alkynes
  2. BAcids and bases
  3. CAlcohols and aldehydes
  4. DKetones and esters

Correct answer

A. Gaseous ammonia and alkynes

Step-by-step solution

Alkali metals can react not only with water but also with other proton donors such as gaseous ammonia and alkynes.

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