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Which of the following is the strongest reducing agent in aqueous medium?

A

`Mg`

B

`Na`

C

`Li`

D

`Ca

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C
In an aqueous medium, `Li` is the strongest reducing agent, since the high negative enthalpy of hydration compoensates high `IE_(1)`.
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