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Question: Lithium is the strongest reducing agent though it has highest ionisation energy in its group. Which ...

Lithium is the strongest reducing agent though it has highest ionisation energy in its group. Which of the following factors is responsible for making Li the strongest reducing agent?

A

Large heat of atomisation.

B

Smaller size.

C

Large sublimation energy.

D

Large amount of hydration enthalpy

Answer

Large amount of hydration enthalpy

Explanation

Solution

: Large amount of hydration energy makes it strongest reducing agent inspite of its highest ionisation enthalpy.

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