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

Options

  1. ALarge heat of atomisation
  2. BSmaller size
  3. CLarge sublimation energy
  4. DLarge amount of hydration enthalpy

Correct answer

D. Large amount of hydration enthalpy

Step-by-step solution

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

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