Is hydrogen an alkali metal?

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Explanation:
Hydrogen is not an alkali metal in the traditional sense.
The elements below lithium are known as alkali metals.
These include sodium, potassium, rubidium, caesium, and francium.
Hydrogen is ranked first in Group 1 due to its electronic configuration.
Hence, hydrogen is not an alkali metal.

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