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Assertion : Lithium is the weakest reducing agent among the alkali metals.
Reason : In alkali metals, ionization energy decreases down the group .

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If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

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If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

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If assertion is false but reason is true.

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Assertion `:` Lithium is the stronges reducing agent among the alkali metals because of its highest hydration energy on account of small size and high charge density.
Reason `:` In alkali metals, ionization energy decreases down the group with increasing atomic size on account of addition of new atomic shells.
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