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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?
Chemistrys Block ElementsJEE Main
Options:
  • A Large heat of atomisation
  • B Smaller size
  • C Large sublimation energy
  • D Large amount of hydration enthalpy
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Large amount of hydration enthalpy
Large amount of hydration energy makes it strongest reducing agent inspite of its highest ionisation enthalpy.

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