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Lithium is strongest reducing agent among alkali metals due to which of the following factor ?

A

Ionisation energy

B

Electron afficity

C

Hydration energy

D

Lattice energy

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C

Li due to highest hydration energy among the alkali metals in strongest reducing agent.
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