Which of the following statements is correct regarding alkali metals?

  • A
    They form salt-like hydrides.
  • B
    They form salts that are primarily covalent.
  • C
    Their reactivity with dry oxygen decreases from $Li$ to $Cs$.
  • D
    They show an increase in electronegativity from $Li$ to $Cs$.

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Consider the following statements.
$I$. $Cs^{+}$ ion is more highly hydrated than other alkali metal ions.
$II$. Among the alkali metals,only lithium forms a stable nitride by direct combination with nitrogen.
$III$. Among the alkali metals $Li, Na, K, Rb$,the metal $Rb$ has the highest melting point.
$IV$. Among the alkali metals $Li, Na, K, Rb$,only $Li$ forms peroxide when heated with oxygen.
Select the correct statement.

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