NEETChemistryElectrochemistry
What does the standard electrode potential of lithium metal indicate about its reactivity?
Options
- AIt is highly reducing.
- BIt is ly reducing.
- CIt is ly oxidizing
- DIt is highly oxidizing.
Correct answer
A. It is highly reducing.
Step-by-step solution
Lithium has the lowest electrode potential indicating that lithium ion is the weakest oxidising agent while lithium metal is the most powerful reducing agent in an aqueous solution.